Students who enroll less than full-time but at least half-time are eligible for aid in most programs. In most cases, the amount of aid will be reduced based on the student’s enrollment status.

A new report from EdTrust, a nonprofit college access advocacy organization, identifies 12 eligibility requirements for state financial aid that it says are “formidable barriers to college access for ...

Guest columnist Scott A. Schulz, Ph.D., has served as vice president for enrollment management at Baldwin Wallace University since 2015. He has been a higher education professional since 2007, with ...

Withdrawing from a class can impact your financial aid and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Melanie Lockert is a Buy Side contributor and ...

You have /3 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. The U.S. Education Department is relaxing a number of requirements so that colleges and universities ...

College students want to know how soon can they get their refunds. The 2026-2027 academic year is still months away, it doesn't hurt to know what you can do to get your money on time. Here's what to ...

Complete your 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2026-2027 FAFSA became available in September 2025. When completing the FAFSA, you will be asked to give your consent for ...

After receiving your financial aid offer you will need to accept or decline your loan, report private scholarships, notify the financial aid office of any changes in your enrollment assumptions, and ...

Check your school’s academic performance policy to know what happens to your federal financial aid — from the FAFSA — if you fail a class. This page includes information about these cards, currently ...