You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Financial aid professionals at colleges across the country say that this spring’s cuts at the ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — School just started, but we’re already looking ahead to the 2026-27 school year, with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, officially set to open Oct. 1, ...

Don’t miss out on free college money. Each year, millions of students lose grants and scholarships simply because they file the FAFSA too late. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ...

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The Trump administration's plans for student loans have created uncertainty about the future of FAFSA. On March 20, the White House announced that the Small Business Administration would "immediately" ...

The shutdown is on track to become the longest-lasting government closure in history. The Capitol is seen late Tuesday night, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) As the ...

NEW YORK — The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has officially opened. Despite the U.S. government shutdown, the Education Department will continue to process the ...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application goes live on October 1, but with student aid season underway, there is an onslaught of new and convincing scams within the education ...

When Does the FAFSA Open? If you’re seeking financial aid for the 2023-24 school year, you can fill out and submit the FAFSA starting on Oct. 1, 2022. The FAFSA unlocks the door to federal, state and ...

The White House wants to close the federal education agency, but experts say students should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for next year. Dana Miranda is a certified educator ...