New fraud-prevention measures are intended to ensure the integrity of the federal student aid system, though experts warn ...

Big FAFSA changes are here, and they could mean more financial aid for your family. From new asset exclusions to the grandparent 529 loophole, the rules are shifting. Knowing how to navigate them ...

For the first time since 2022, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will open on its regularly scheduled Oct. 1 date, the Department of Education announced on Aug. 27. Students looking to ...

FAFSA began including such subcategories for people from numerous ethnic backgrounds from 2024 onwards. While some social media users believed the change could usher in discrimination against ...

The start of a new school year means thinking ahead to college for many high schoolers. The cost of college continues to skyrocket with some private universities costing students close to $100,000 a ...

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

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Despite the federal government shutdown, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now open for all Tennessee students. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission ...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has officially opened.Despite the U.S. government shutdown, the Education Department will continue to process the FAFSA.If you ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Gov. Kay Ivey proclaimed October as “FAFSA Completion Month.” The application for federal student aid recently opened, and state leaders stressed how important the form can ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared April 2026 Financial Aid Awareness Month, expanding efforts to help students afford ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Despite the federal government shutdown, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now open for ...