Applying for financial aid just got easier. FAFSA, short for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the form that colleges and universities use to determine eligibility for financial aid. Now ...

Students going to college or trade school next year can start the financial aid process now. Since some financial aid is awarded by schools on a first-come, first-served basis, getting a jump on the ...

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It’s that time again! Time to fill out the financial aid application known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. Once again, there are ...

The deadline for students to apply for financial aid in California is approaching. Learn about the different applications and what's needed to apply.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is now open for applications a bit earlier this year. Instead of its usual Oct. 1 date, the form opened on Sept. 24, allowing high school ...

An influx of college financial aid applications this year means that money could run out for students who don’t file early. Due to financial strain caused by COVID-19, nearly 40% of families that didn ...