To the early birds go the money, which is often the case when it comes to college financial aid. Since the Free Application ...

・FAFSA refunds come from unused financial aid money that gets refunded to the student once all the college's required fees are paid. ・While a FAFSA refund can feel like a bonus, it's designed to cover ...

A look ahead at the federal policies taking effect in 2026 that will shape how students and families pay for college.

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. When Congress failed to fund the government at the beginning of October, students ...

State programs to support students and workforce development are most effective when they are locally coordinated.

Roughly 55 percent of this year’s high school graduating class applied for federal financial aid, a significant comeback after the glitchy rollout of a new version of the form last year. But even with ...

Students applying for college financial aid can start filling out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now. The updated form launched last week — the earliest it's been available in ...

The annual National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators conference convened in Anaheim, Calif., this morning under a cloud of worry. For student aid professionals in attendance and ...

Princeton continues to enhance its groundbreaking financial aid program as it welcomes a first-year class with the largest-ever number of lower-income students. The financial aid enhancements reflect ...

Thousands of Bay Area students could soon face a new hurdle when it comes to paying for college: deep cuts to federal financial aid. Republican lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are considering proposals ...