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 ...

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 application form ...

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 ...

When you hear that the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2023 made it easier to apply for federal financial aid for college, you may think, “This will be easy!” True, the act reduced the number of questions ...

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 ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Applications for the 2025-2026 FAFSA are now open to fill out for financial aid. The task is daunting for first time college students, and tuition can get expensive. But Karen ...

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.

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 ...

Navigating FAFSA can make or break your college funding plan, but the rules aren’t always straightforward. From what counts as income to timing your application, small details can change your aid ...

A laptop on a desk with FAFSA concept on the screen. 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, ...