The federal government, state government and colleges award need-based aid through grants, scholarships, work-study and loans ...

SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — Getting financial aid for college students has been a fiasco. Last year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) got a makeover, but it came with several tech issues ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school college financial aid programs should fill out the FAFSA. The 2025-26 Free ...

(Stacker) - 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 ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As college acceptance letters start to come out, it’s a reminder of how expensive college can be and many families struggle to afford it, but financial aid can help. An important ...

Submitting your FAFSA accurately and on time can make the difference between getting aid smoothly or facing delays. Using tools like the IRS Data Retrieval Tool helps ensure your tax data is correct ...

The FAFSA is the key form for accessing a wide range of financial aid options, from federal grants to work-study programs and loans. Filing early and carefully can increase your chances of securing ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The launch date for the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is still not announced. New FAFSA delay sparks fear after last year’s chaotic rollout It’s ...

With the cost of college continuing to rise, many students and families are relying on external sources to help pay for it. Financial aid falls under two categories: merit-based and need-based. Merit ...

Applying for FAFSA became more uncertain this year. Bold.org pulled together the latest tips for applying to set you up for success. - thodonal88 // Shutterstock Applying for FAFSA became more ...