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FAFSA 2026-27: What families need to know before applying

Families applying for college financial aid should submit the FAFSA early, avoid common mistakes and understand how the ...
Investopedia

The FAFSA Opened Today. Here’s What You Need Before Applying for Financial Aid

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Miljan Živković / Getty Images The ...

How Law School Financial Aid Works

Law schools tend to award more financial aid based on merit than need, which leaves room for scholarship negotiation.
CNBC

The 2025-26 FAFSA is open ahead of schedule—how to apply for aid

Just ahead of the official Dec. 1 launch date, the Department of Education announced all students and families can now access the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Following a rocky ...
CNBC

Over 1 million students have already filled out the new FAFSA—here's how to apply for financial aid

After a rocky soft launch, the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now officially open and accessible 24/7, the Department of Education announced Monday. The updated version of the ...

‘Ghost Students’ Are Stealing Financial Aid. How To Navigate New Identity Checks Designed to Stop Them

Here are the new FAFSA anti-fraud measures for the 2027-28 academic year, along with guidance on ensuring your application is ...

California college financial aid applications open for 2027-2028 school year

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid and California Dream Act forms are now available for the 2027-2028 academic year.
U.S. News & World Report

Applying for College Financial Aid Is Now a Breeze

Improvements to the FAFSA are finally paying off and increasing access to higher education. The New FAFSA Is No Sweat The Free Application for Federal Student Aid used to be so long that the ...