The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is live for the 2026-27 school year, even as the government shutdown continues. Prospective and current college students are encouraged to submit their ...

Time is growing short for parents of high school seniors (and those returning to college for the 2026-27 school year) to file ...

(NewsNation) — The Department of Education‘s major student aid programs will continue, despite expected furloughs as the government shutdown persists. The department plans to process incoming Free ...

The shutdown is on track to become the longest-lasting government closure in history. The Capitol is seen late Tuesday night, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) As the ...

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Despite the federal government shutdown, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now open for all Tennessee students. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission ...

WASHINGTON -- The Department of Education has found another problem impacting some college financial aid forms that could further delay students' aid awards, leaving them in limbo as they decide where ...

WASHINGTON -- The Department of Education said Tuesday that it's taking steps to speed up college financial aid awards for the upcoming 2024-25 school year after a bumpy rollout of the new Free ...

Changes to federal student loans are set to take effect July 1, just as students and families begin preparing financial aid ...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid helps students get money to further their education, but immigration enforcement and a loss of state resources has held some back.