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How to appeal a financial aid award (merit and need-based)

If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a ...
The Hill

Education Department says FAFSA will warn students looking at schools with low earning outcomes

The Education Department announced on Monday it is adding an earnings indicator at the end of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process to warn students about institutions with poor ...
Inside Higher Ed

FAFSA Completion Is Up

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Free Application for Federal Student Aid completion is up this year, with 26 percent of high school ...
WLRN

FAFSA: Students seeking federal finance aid should expect delays due to the government shutdown

The shutdown is on track to become the longest-lasting government closure in history. The Capitol is seen late Tuesday night, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) As the ...
Seattle Times

FAFSA applications lag in WA, and it worries the governor

Washington has one of the country’s most generous college financial aid programs, yet lags behind almost every other state in getting students to apply for it. The governor is determined to understand ...
Newsweek

Student Loan Update: FAFSA Applications Open Despite Government Shutdown

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is live for the 2026-27 school year, even as the government shutdown continues. Prospective and current college students are encouraged to submit their ...
Austin American-Statesman

Is it too early to apply for FAFSA? See deadlines, tax info needed for the 26-27 school year

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 ...
PBS

Applying for college financial aid? Here's what's different about this year's FAFSA

Students applying for college financial aid can start filling out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now. The updated form launched last week — the earliest it's been available in ...
The Hill

FAFSA forms, launched ahead of shutdown, could be in position for ‘record high’ season

An early launch of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms by the Trump administration may have given the process, which has been marred with trouble the past few cycles, a leg up ...
Forbes

How Do You Complete The FAFSA If Your Income Has Changed?

The FAFSA is open and so far without the problems of the last two years, but for families who have had big income changes, the form is just the first step. Here is how you can appeal for more aid ...
Fox News

Trump administration to roll out earliest and most streamlined FAFSA form in history

EXCLUSIVE — The Trump administration has announced plans to roll out the earliest and most efficient Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in history for the 2026-2027 school year. The ...
NBC Chicago

FAFSA applications open soon, here's what's changing

For the first time in two years, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open on time on October 1. It’s welcome news for college student Precious Mannie, who struggled with the ...