Federal financial aid can be borrowed, earned through work-study or given – for example, as a grant. Here are answers to ...

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

Filling out the FAFSA is more than just a form—it’s your key to unlocking grants, loans, and scholarships for school. Many students miss out on aid because of avoidable mistakes or misconceptions ...

When you hear that the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2023 made it easier to apply for federal financial aid for college, you may think, “This will be easy!” True, the act reduced the number of questions ...

Applying for federal student aid has always been a necessary process, but never a simple one. This year, the federal government rolled out a new, supposedly simplified version of the application form ...

Filing the FAFSA isn’t just about filling out a form—it’s about knowing how income, assets, and timing can influence your financial aid package. Strategic moves like restructuring asset ownership or ...

The rollout of the new student aid form last year was a debacle. This year’s beta testing has gone better. Next up: millions of users and a new administration. By Ron Lieber Ron Lieber has finished ...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, officially opened Thursday for students seeking financial aid for college during the 2025-2026 school year. The form traditionally ...

Eligibility for federal student financial aid is primarily based on income as reported for tax purposes. However, tax-exempt interest income can impact a student's financial aid eligibility. Interest ...

A laptop on a desk with FAFSA concept on the screen. Applying for federal student aid has always been a necessary process, but never a simple one. This year, the federal government rolled out a new, ...