What’s the biggest mistake families make when looking for student loans and other sources of financial aid? It is this: failing to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as ...

A s the new academic year gets started, fraudsters are once again exploiting stolen identities to siphon off taxpayer money. Their target: dollars earmarked for student aid. Recent data from the ...

・Intentionally providing false information on the FAFSA is considered federal financial aid fraud. ・Penalties can include up to $20,000 in fines, five years in prison, and repayment of aid received.

Starting with the 2025-26 aid year, students (and parents) will upload and electronically sign verification documents using the new verification documents platform. Students and parents must create an ...