A student age 24 or older by Dec. 31 of the award year is considered independent for federal financial aid purposes.

Students whose financial circumstances worsened should consider filing an appeal. An appeal can be filed for both need-based ...

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The 2026–2027 FAFSA application includes important updates that can make applying for college financial aid easier for families. Understanding the latest rules and planning ahead can improve your ...

Learn more about college financial aid at workshops from the East Moline Public Library this month. College Financial Aid Process Presentation will be held on Tuesday, November 4 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Just ahead of the official Dec. 1 launch date, the Department of Education announced all students and families can now access the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Following a rocky ...

The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now open for families and students to submit. The application can unlock thousands of dollars in financial aid, grants and other support for ...

Whether you’re going back to school to finish your degree, for career growth, a fresh start or simply to chase a passion, there’s more financial help out there for adult learners than you might think.