When Congress failed to fund the government at the beginning of October, students seeking federal financial aid were plunged into a bureaucratic nightmare. As political leaders bicker over a spending ...

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on September 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Jeffries spoke ...

The shutdown is on track to become the longest-lasting government closure in history. The Capitol is seen late Tuesday night, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) As the ...

Complaints about the Office of Federal Student Aid’s operations have increased significantly over the past few months, according to the latest edition of a survey from the National Association of ...

Over strong objections from Democrats, House Republicans on the Education and the Workforce Committee advanced legislation Tuesday that would make dramatic changes to the federal student aid system.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is live for the 2026-27 school year, even as the government shutdown continues. Prospective and current college students are encouraged to submit their ...