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

Returning students' basic details should autopopulate in the form. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid has been a ...

School may have just started, but it's time to start thinking about next year if your child will be in college. That's because the date you can begin to file the Free Application for Federal Student ...

Sallie Mae Offers Free Tips and Tools to Help Students Access Billions in Aid, Some of Which Is Offered First-Come, First-Served or From Limited Sources In addition to being available earlier, this ...

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

As the federal government shutdown continues, some college students could face delays in financial aid processing. Education experts say federal student loans and Pell Grants are still being funded ...

The 2026–27 FAFSA is now open, coinciding with federal changes that adjust Pell Grant eligibility and impose new borrowing ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As the 2026-27 FAFSA has opened early, students in the Show-Me State have been encouraged to file quickly to get as much financial aid as possible. The Missouri Department of ...

Filing FAFSA and New York’s TAP can be confusing, but knowing the right steps can save you time, stress, and money. From choosing the correct application pathway to avoiding common mistakes, ...

This guest essay reflects the views of Marvin Krislov, the president of Pace University. Last year, families across the country left billions of dollars in financial aid unclaimed. All because one ...