Federal Student Aid, FAFSA

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.
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.
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 Thursday, more than a week before its Dec. 1 target date.
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 apply for federal college aid. Officials hope for smoother rollout
The federal FAFSA form used to apply for college financial aid opened to high school seniors nationwide on Thursday, a year after a disastrous rollout by the Biden administration delayed the application for months.
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Donald Trump’s plans for federal student aid in 2025
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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.
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