The application students use to apply for financial aid has undergone substantial changes for the fall 2024 and spring 2025 school year. The Department of Education has been implementing changes to ...

Navigating the college application process is only made more complex by the financial aid system. Understanding how much financial aid you might receive is no easy task and for students entering ...

After years of criticism about financial aid letters that are confusing and sometimes misleading, about 400 schools have agreed to bring “clarity” to their communication. By Ann Carrns Colleges and ...

But a slew of rules intended to protect students and taxpayers, combined with a rapid implementation timeline, could mean relatively few courses get approved for the 2026–2027 academic year.

This article was originally published in CalMatters. When Deysi Mojica received her acceptance to UC Riverside, she was excited. Not only had she overcome her high school’s lack of resources to help ...

Review your financial aid offer through your admission portal. First- and second-year students are required to live on campus unless they live within 40 miles of the university. If you plan to commute ...

As institutions navigate complex processes and steer through shifting regulations, there is a pressing demand for innovative technological solutions. Automation is emerging as a transformative force ...

The landscape for financial aid is about to change. In 2026, the federal government will curb access to billions of dollars in student loans, reconfigure how borrowers repay their debt and provide new ...