Usually sometime in August after they have set the new tuition rates.
When you do your financial aid forms, you will use prior prior tax year data. So for the 2025-2026 academic year, the 2023 tax year is used.
If your dad loses his job, you will do a special circumstances request…make sure you have all the necessary documentation from each college.
@kelsmom might be able to explain the tax info you are reading.