Editor's note: The following story has been updated with new information. Parents with students heading to college this fall, the deadline to apply for student aid is still open. The U.S. Department ...

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ...

When the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid rolled out, Anthony Joneswas excited. The form would be easier to complete. More students at his institution, Bethune-Cookman University, would be ...

The newest FAFSA application is now available. The U.S. Department of Education released the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid earlier than planned. It says its systems are ready and it ...

NEW YORK -- A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis as the U.S. Department of Education works on ...

The Education Department has opened the 2026–27 FAFSA despite the ongoing government shutdown. Experts urge students to apply early since aid and state deadlines vary. The launch comes as the shutdown ...

Much has been written about all that has gone wrong with the updated Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. While it will certainly be important to review this year’s process to ensure ...

International students aren’t eligible for federally funded aid since government funding is reserved for students who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. However, submitting a Free Application ...

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 ...