Recent updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid could make it easier for prospective college students and ...

Aug. 27 (UPI) --The U.S. Department of Education said Wednesday that its "on time" launch of FAFSA for soon-to-be college students means less worry about filing for federal student aid for 2026-2027 ...

The information on the FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for federal financial aid, like work-study and federal student loans, as well as aid from the state and the college itself. These include ...

Colleges continue to see disruptions in the federal-aid process months after major staff cuts at the U.S. Department of Education, and the impacts on students appear to be intensifying. Those findings ...

Federal student loans will continue to accrue interest during shutdown. FAFSA opened on Sept. 24 and applications are still being processed. Pell Grants and federal student loans will continue to be ...

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on September 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Jeffries spoke ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. The Department of Education is requiring colleges and universities to implement stricter identity ...

As the new academic year approaches, students and families across the country are scrambling to finalize their college funding plans. Tuition, housing, books and fees can add up quickly, though, so ...