The financial aid form normally becomes available on Oct. 1, but it launched earlier than ever before.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, officially opened Thursday for students seeking financial aid for college during the 2025-2026 school year. The form traditionally ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Farrington writes about higher education and student loans. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is usually the ...

Your eligibility for need-based financial aid has been determined according to federal government regulations and University policies governing financial aid programs. Using the information that you ...

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Students who are US citizens or permanent residents may apply for financial aid through the process described below. International students are not eligible for need-based aid but are eligible for ...

Financial aid is any form of funding that helps a student pay for college, such as a Pell Grant, merit-based scholarship or ...

At the time of year when many students make their final college decisions, federal education officials are trying to get more families to apply for federal financial aid — a task typically tackled ...

Forms for the summer will be available during the spring semester. Summer Work Study Application 2024 Summer Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Request Summer Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Request ...