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

Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education: What It Means for You

Big changes are in store for the Education Department, with many of the agency's responsibilities shifting to other parts of the federal government. Here's an overview of what's happening, and what ... Read More

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

Docs: Woman used fake students to defraud Education Department of nearly $1 million in financial aid

MUNCIE, Ind. — A serial scammer will spend over two years in prison after she defrauded the U.S. Department of Education out of nearly $1 million in financial aid by enrolling fake students in college ... Read More

College financial aid: What students, families need to know about 2026 FAFSA changes

It’s time to apply for college. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open and marks the beginning of college application season. The process should be streamlined after a couple of ... Read More

How Student Loans Will Be Impacted if Department of Education Closes Down

With the U.S. Department of Education in the crosshairs of the Trump administration, the way millions of young Americans interact with the higher-education system could be about to change. Newsweek ... 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

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

Here’s how the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA

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 (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

FAQ about FAFSA, WAFSA and financial aid for WA students

Washington students are now able to access two key forms that can help them obtain thousands of dollars in financial aid for higher education. Applications are now open for the Free Application for ... Read More