Product Review What S The Future Of Fafsa And Financial Aid If The Department Of Education Closes

Applying for college financial aid? Here’s what’s different about this year’s FAFSA

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 ... Read More

Education Department opens FAFSA ahead of schedule — it's a 'huge win' for college-bound students, expert says

The Education Department said the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now available to everyone. For many families, submitting a FAFSA is key when it comes to covering college costs. Read More

The 2026-27 FAFSA application is live. Here’s what to know

NEW YORK (AP) — The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has officially opened. Despite the U.S. government shutdown, the Education Department will continue to process ... Read More

FAFSA: Students seeking federal finance aid should expect delays due to the government shutdown

As the federal shutdown drags on, Free Application for Federal Student Aid — or FAFSA — forms are still being processed. However, it’ll take longer for students to get updates ... Read More

It is time for students to apply for federal financial aid, despite government shutdown

The school year isn’t halfway completed yet, but college officials are reminding students and parents now is the time to fill out their federal financial aid form. Read More

The FAFSA Form Is Coming on Time This Year. For a Change.

The federal form, used to determine financial aid, will be available to the public on Oct. 1. Technical glitches that delayed the form for the past two years are said to have been resolved. By Ann ... Read More

Education Dept. Opens Up FAFSA Beta Test to All

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. All students can now access a beta version of the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid ... Read More

Education Department says FAFSA process will open in October

The Education Department announced Wednesday that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available on the normal October deadline for the 2026-27 academic year after difficulties ... Read More

How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA, and the Education Dept.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown. The department says ... Read More

How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Department

WASHINGTON — Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown. The department says many of ... Read More