Even if students follow the directions outlined by the ED to create an account using their alternative methods and workarounds, they are required to spend more time on the FAFSA and provide more ...

Why are students with undocumented parents particularly affected by the errors plaguing the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA — and what you can do if you’re among them. Note: ...

College access advocates say the decline is due to fear of how the Trump administration may use student data and ...

A aron Dominguez and his mother wasted no time. They first tried to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, in early January, a few days after the online form became ...

The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. It comes a year after the botched rollout of a new form last year delayed the application for ...

High school seniors across the country and their parents are frustrated with the delays of the new FAFSA application. With the enrollment deadline approaching, some students do not know what school to ...

California students with undocumented parents in mixed status families are fearful of submitting FAFSA applications fearing the information could lead to deportation.

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Last year, the federal government unveiled a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The rollout was riddled with delays and technical problems. This year, academic counselors are ...