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 ...

The Education Department has opened the 2026–27 FAFSA despite the ongoing government shutdown. Experts urge students to apply early since aid and state deadlines vary. The launch comes as the shutdown ...

To the early birds go the money, which is often the case when it comes to college financial aid. Since the Free Application ...

Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new on the financial aid form this year. Money; Getty Images The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is officially live — one week early. The ...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is officially live — one week early. The Department of Education released the 2026-27 FAFSA Wednesday ahead of its traditional Oct. 1 launch ...

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 ...

The FAFSA is open and so far without the problems of the last two years, but for families who have had big income changes, the form is just the first step. Here is how you can appeal for more aid ...