Editor's Note: The FAFSA portal has soft-launched, but will only be available periodically as the Federal Student Aid office monitors “site performance and form functionality.” The new year ...

The college financial aid application used by millions of American families is now officially open for the 2025-2026 school year -- 10 days ahead of schedule. Top officials from the Department of ...

Recent updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid could make it easier for prospective college students and ...

The 2024-25 application for financial aid would typically open on Oct. 1, but this year, it opened in late December. Experiencing issues? We’re aware that some students are having trouble completing ...

Nearly three-quarters of California public high school seniors applied for federal financial aid this year, soaring past last year’s figures by 11 percent and giving further indication that California ...

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid filing season starts October 1 for the 2023-2024 school year. If you plan to attend college next year, experts say you might want to fill out the FAFSA ...