FAFSA, Federal Student Aid

Newly improved student aid application released following last year’s technical issues
After a trouble-plagued application overhaul, U.S. Department of Education officials released next year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid last Thursday, more than a week before its Dec. 1 target date.
FAFSA process to seek college student aid is now open for 2025-26. Here's how to apply
This year FAFSA has a shorter, improved and mostly error-free process following a delayed and glitchy rollout last year.
Federal Student Aid opens FAFSA early after extensive bug testing
After multiple delays and extensive testing, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is now open to everyone, a little earlier than expected.
Students can now file FAFSA forms to obtain college aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. FAFSA is an application that students must fill out to get federal financial aid such as federal grants, work-study and loans. Some states, colleges and private providers also use FAFSA to determine eligibility for aid.
The 2025-26 FAFSA is open ahead of schedule — here's why it's important to file for college aid early
The official launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA is on track for later this week, ahead of schedule, the Education Department said.
Newly improved student aid application released following last year’s technical woes
After a trouble-plagued application overhaul, U.S. Department of Education officials released next year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid last week, more than a week before its Dec. 1 target date.
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UNI financial aid office says this year’s FAFSA forms will be easier
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, for the 2025 to 2026 school year is now available, and the ...
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‘Enough is Enough’: Lawmakers Seek To Halt Federal Aid To Colleges That Boycott, Divest From Israel
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Reed hosts financial aid workshop for college-bound students
Sen. Jack Reed hosted a free financial aid workshop Tuesday evening for college-bound students and their families.
Student financial aid delays compounded with PHEAA’s switch to a new platform
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Lawmakers want to yank federal financial aid from colleges that divest from Israel
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