Like first-time applicants, returning applicants should follow the steps below to file the FAFSA. If filing as a dependent, first-time applicants and other contributors – anyone required to provide ...

Major changes to the FAFSA process for 2026–27, including streamlined forms, altered asset reporting rules, and new funding opportunities, are shifting how students and families should approach aid ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This article was originally published in EducationNC. The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) officially released the 2025–26 Free ...

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The Free Application For Federal Student Aid is officially open, and so far, it looks like things are running smoother than last year, when there were significant delays and problems with the FAFSA.

The U.S. Department of Education launched the 2025–26 FAFSA on November 21, 2024, ahead of schedule, addressing previous technical issues with a revamped form. Key for accessing federal aid, including ...