GREENVILLE, Pa.—The U.S. Department of Education has opened a preliminary filing period for the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, giving students and families an early opportunity to complete and submit applications before the official launch by Oct. 1, 2025.
During this period, often described by the Department of Education as “beta testing,” any student or contributor may log in to StudentAid.gov and file the 2026–27 FAFSA form. Applications submitted now will be processed normally and will not need to be resubmitted once the FAFSA officially launches.
Thiel College federal school code
003376
The FAFSA form is required for all federal student aid, including grants, loans, and work-study programs. Students should enter Thiel College’s federal school code 003376 to ensure the College receives their FAFSA information, and they are encouraged to include the codes of any other institutions they are considering.
“The single most important thing a family can do to access financial aid is file the FAFSA — and list Thiel’s code, 003376,” said Thiel College Vice President for Enrollment Ashley Zullo. “We encourage students to include our code and the codes of any other schools they are considering. Filing early gives families the best chance to maximize available aid.”
Thiel’s Office of Financial Aid and Admission Counselors are available to guide families through the process — from creating StudentAid.gov accounts and determining dependency status to gathering necessary documents.
The preliminary filing period continues until the FAFSA officially opens on Oct. 1. To begin, students and families can log in to StudentAid.gov and select the 2026–27 FAFSA form.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.