"Because there were technical difficulties with the FAFSA for the last two cycles, it's hard to say whether overall this has ...

The federal Department of Education will let a limited number of students submit early financial aid applications in September, as it tests the online portal before it opens to everyone. College and ...

The Education Department has opened the 2026–27 FAFSA despite the ongoing government shutdown. Experts urge students to apply early since aid and state deadlines vary. The launch comes as the shutdown ...