 He says we could start to see costs come down next June. Following months of delays and issues with the free application for federal student aid, Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy has introduced a bill that would establish an October 1st deadline for FAFSA availability. He says the Department of Education should be held accountable. We're trying to just put the scrutiny, the spotlight on them, so that they know, by golly, this has got to be done by October 1st.