WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — If your family relies on financial aid for college, some new changes could affect how much help students receive. Even students denied assistance in the past could be eligible ...

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If you kick yourself for leaving a $1-off coupon at home when you go to the grocery store, imagine how you might feel about leaving more than $5,000 on the table for a young adult in your family with ...

The FAFSA rollout in 2023 was a disaster. The college financial aid application used by millions of American families is now officially open for the 2025-2026 school year -- 10 days ahead of schedule.

The Education Department on Friday announced new measures to verify the identities of people applying for financial aid — a move it says is needed because of rising fraud but is being met with mixed ...

I would not bank on a school offering scholarship aid for these costs. While travel to and from school can pose a significant financial burden, it's rare to see a school cover this cost with ...

While some students benefit from financial discussions at home, others rely entirely on school instruction to learn economic ...

It’s that time again! Time to fill out the financial aid application known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. Once again, there are ...

When applying for financial aid, particularly for federal programs like those accessed through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), your tax return often plays a pivotal role. This ...

Fewer California high school seniors are completing federal financial aid applications than in past years, which some analysts say is a sign that students may fear the Trump administration will use ...