There is no income limit to apply for the FAFSA, but income does impact the amount and type of aid you could get. Every ...

The FAFSA Simplification Act removed several long‑standing aid advantages, but new opportunities have emerged for families to increase need‑based eligibility. Updated rules on retirement contributions ...

Student loan debt in the United States has climbed into the trillions, becoming a financial burden for many college graduates ...

Federal financial aid can be borrowed, earned through work-study or given – for example, as a grant. Here are answers to common questions about the FAFSA. The FAFSA determines eligibility for federal ...

Recent FAFSA changes have reshaped how income, assets, and savings plans affect your financial aid eligibility. With the right strategies, students can still maximize need-based aid despite the loss ...

Like first-time applicants, returning applicants should follow the steps below to file the FAFSA. If filing as a dependent, ...

There's one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it's about to look a lot different. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, ...

Starting this week, students may encounter a new identity-verification step while filing out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as the Trump administration continues to prioritize cracking ...

The Education Department's new FAFSA anti-fraud program may require some students to verify their identity before receiving ...

College-aged students know the urgency and importance of meeting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ...

The Department of Education acknowledged Thursday that it’s been a “challenging year” for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process as officials are desperate to get more forms ...