Although student aid is not impacted by the government shutdown, some local college officials say they are concerned that any FAFSA system hiccups could go unaddressed without people available to help ...

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 ...

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

For the first time since its glitchy revamp two years ago, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open to students on time. The application launched last week on Oct. 1, on the same ...

Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown. The department says many of its core ...

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A look ahead at the federal policies taking effect in 2026 that will shape how students and families pay for college.

Washington students are now able to access two key forms that can help them obtain thousands of dollars in financial aid for higher education. Applications are now open for the Free Application for ...

Big changes are on the horizon for federal financial aid and the college students who rely on it. Here's what to expect.

Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown. The department says many of its core ...