Aug. 27 (UPI) --The U.S. Department of Education said Wednesday that its "on time" launch of FAFSA for soon-to-be college students means less worry about filing for federal student aid for 2026-2027 ...

New fraud-prevention measures are intended to ensure the integrity of the federal student aid system, though experts warn ...

While rural students finish high school at a higher rate than their suburban or urban counterparts, they are the least likely ...

The FAFSA is the key to unlocking federal, state, and school-based financial aid, but delays and verification can slow the ...

Like first-time applicants, returning applicants should follow the steps below to file the FAFSA. If filing as a dependent, ...

A student age 24 or older by Dec. 31 of the award year is considered independent for federal financial aid purposes.

Cape Fear Community College is offering a series of upcoming events to help current and prospective students navigate the financial aid process.

Colleges continue to see disruptions in the federal-aid process months after major staff cuts at the U.S. Department of Education, and the impacts on students appear to be intensifying. Those findings ...

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on September 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Jeffries spoke ...

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Washington is moving to shut down “ghost students” who use stolen identities to siphon off ...