The federal government, state government and colleges award need-based aid through grants, scholarships, work-study and loans ...

SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — Getting financial aid for college students has been a fiasco. Last year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) got a makeover, but it came with several tech issues ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school college financial aid programs should fill out the FAFSA. The 2025-26 Free ...

An overhaul of the federal form that serves as a gateway for most financial aid on college campuses created significant headaches for families last year. The headaches aren't over — a two-month delay ...

(Stacker) - Applying for federal student aid has always been a necessary process, but never a simple one. This year, the federal government rolled out a new, supposedly simplified version of the ...

Submitting your FAFSA accurately and on time can make the difference between getting aid smoothly or facing delays. Using tools like the IRS Data Retrieval Tool helps ensure your tax data is correct ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As college acceptance letters start to come out, it’s a reminder of how expensive college can be and many families struggle to afford it, but financial aid can help. An important ...

As college acceptance letters start to come out, it’s a reminder of how expensive college can be and many families struggle to afford it, but financial aid can help. An important deadline is ...

With the cost of college continuing to rise, many students and families are relying on external sources to help pay for it. Financial aid falls under two categories: merit-based and need-based. Merit ...

Applying for FAFSA became more uncertain this year. Bold.org pulled together the latest tips for applying to set you up for success. - thodonal88 // Shutterstock Applying for FAFSA became more ...