The Education Department has made a big mistake with this year's FAFSA — one that could cost students financial aid they're entitled to. It's now grappling with how to implement a fix.

Changes to Pell grant eligibility in President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' as passed by U.S. House would impact financial ...

Associated Press data reporter Sharon Lurye explains how scammers are using stolen identities to steal financial aid and ...

Colleges and universities are bracing for change after the massive policy bill passed the U.S. Senate this week, including ...

Families and students will have to wait even longer for financial aid offers from colleges and universities. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education announced yet another delay in the already ...

These are the public and private colleges with the most generous financial aid packages in 2025, according to The Princeton ...

There are many reasons why a student's financial aid package might decrease. Common reasons include changes in income, assets, the number of children in college and non-financial information.

Federal financial aid continues to be a key source of funding for students going to college, though a lower percentage of students are taking out loans to foot the bill, according to federal data ...

Submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is key in order to qualify for financial aid, including federal student loans.The FAFSA is used to determine whether a student is ...

From 2014 to 2017, non-need aid, or merit aid, among colleges grew 37%, compared with need-based aid, which grew 21%, according to a 2020 New America report that examines financial aid among 339 ...

Undocumented students don't qualify for federal aid. Funding opportunities vary depending on state residence and immigration status. High school counselors and college financial aid offices can ...

Financial aid is any form of funding that helps a student pay for college, such as a Pell Grant, loan or merit-based scholarship. Sarah Wood Jan. 23, 2025 The Cost of an Online Bachelor's Degree ...