FAFSA, the federal financial aid form, is now open for families seeking to lighten the hefty price tag that often comes with attending college. As of Sept. 24, the 2026–27 FAFSA form is online and ...

There's one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it looks a lot different than in prior years. The Free Application for Federal ...

The FAFSA form came three months later than usual this academic year, shortening the timeline for colleges to review applications and offer financial aid packages. This story was originally published ...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, is underway for the 2026-2027 school year, beginning the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has opened for a limited number of students as part of a beta test, the Department of Education says. The ...

The federal financial aid form known as the FAFSA is expected to be made available to the public on time this year. Normally, that wouldn’t be news, but after a couple of chaotic years, it is notable.

Data analysis and higher education policy researchers have long called for more-detailed race and ethnicity data to better capture diverse needs.

The state requirement encourages seniors to fill out FAFSA, just to see what kind of financial aid is available.

WASHINGTON -- The Department of Education has found another problem impacting some college financial aid forms that could further delay students' aid awards, leaving them in limbo as they decide where ...

Whether or not you believe your family qualifies for any grants, this is an important first step for college affordability.