There's one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it's about to look a lot different. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, ...

College is almost here for many high-school seniors. But as every family knows, going to college costs money. While financial aid is essential for many students and parents to afford higher education, ...

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Financial aid offers are finally in the hands of many students, but because of delays with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid many students are deciding where they are going to enroll before ...

If you are preparing for college, the financial aid process is likely already on your checklist. One of the most important steps is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better ...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is now open to high school seniors and students who want to apply for financial aid for college next year. The FAFSA is the easiest way students ...

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 ...

The FAFSA Simplification Act is an initiative by the United States Department of Education to make applying for federal student aid easier for students. It is the first major redesign of the FAFSA ...

If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a ...

Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer and certified student loan counselor who specializes in student debt, personal loans, and budgeting. Previously a senior writer for LendingTree and Student ...

New and returning college students' timelines for applying for federal financial aid and receiving their award offers have been thrown off this year after the botched rollout of a new application form ...

Imagine you’re an 18-year-old who just graduated from high school. It’s a time to celebrate your accomplishments and begin to prepare for the next journey into adulthood. Attending college is part of ...