SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school college financial aid programs should fill out the FAFSA. The 2025-26 Free ...

SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — Getting financial aid for college students has been a fiasco. Last year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) got a makeover, but it came with several tech issues ...

Applying for federal student aid has always been a necessary process, but never a simple one. This year, the federal government rolled out a new, supposedly simplified version of the application form ...

Navigating FAFSA can make or break your college funding plan, but the rules aren’t always straightforward. From what counts as income to timing your application, small details can change your aid ...

An overhaul of the federal form that serves as a gateway for most financial aid on college campuses created significant headaches for families last year. The headaches aren't over — a two-month delay ...

When you hear that the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2023 made it easier to apply for federal financial aid for college, you may think, “This will be easy!” True, the act reduced the number of questions ...

In 2024, a noticeable decline in Free Application for Federal Student Aid submissions is raising concerns and questions about access to financial aid for students across the nation. This shift prompts ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As college acceptance letters start to come out, it’s a reminder of how expensive college can be and many families struggle to afford it, but financial aid can help. An important ...

Filing the FAFSA is your ticket to federal, state, and school-based financial aid, but timing and accuracy matter. From gathering documents early to understanding verification, small steps can mean ...

A laptop on a desk with FAFSA concept on the screen. Applying for federal student aid has always been a necessary process, but never a simple one. This year, the federal government rolled out a new, ...