Learn how the FAFSA can help you obtain federal grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans for college. Apply early to maximize your financial aid opportunities.

Don’t miss out on free college money. Each year, millions of students lose grants and scholarships simply because they file the FAFSA too late. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ...

When people say “it takes a village,” they could just as easily be talking about paying for college in the United States. The idea of covering tuition with savings from an after-school job is long ...

The Education Department has opened the 2026–27 FAFSA despite the ongoing government shutdown. Experts urge students to apply early since aid and state deadlines vary. The launch comes as the shutdown ...

For the first time since its glitchy revamp two years ago, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open to students on time. The application launched last week on Oct. 1, on the same ...

The federal form, used to determine financial aid, will be available to the public on Oct. 1. Technical glitches that delayed the form for the past two years are said to have been resolved. By Ann ...

It's time for graduating high school seniors to begin filling out their FAFSA if they haven't already. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is open for the 2026-27 school year. The application ...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is America’s gateway to billions in grants and scholarships from governments, foundations and colleges. After weeks of testing the online form for ...

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 ...

Federal student aid oversight is shifting as Washington redraws the rules, tightening controls while signaling a larger ...

The Native Forward Scholars Fund, a scholarship provider for Native American students, typically doles out aid to about 1,300 students per year through 40 different scholarship programs. But this year ...