A look ahead at the federal policies taking effect in 2026 that will shape how students and families pay for college.

Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten repayment options this year. Experts say take ...

Financial aid offers are finally in the hands of many students, but because of delays with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid many students are deciding where they are going to enroll before ...

If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a ...

Recent updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid could make it easier for prospective college students and ...

Learn how to evaluate a financial aid offer, compare net prices and understand what makes a good deal before choosing a ...

Effective for the 2025-26 aid year, students/parents will submit some financial aid forms through the Verification Documents Online. Document upload issues? If you are experiencing issues uploading ...

Review your financial aid offer through your admission portal. First- and second-year students are required to live on campus unless they live within 40 miles of the university. If you plan to commute ...

Federal Work Study or RIT Campus Employment may be included in your aid offer. Federal Work-Study is a federally funded on-campus work program based on financial need. To apply for Federal Work Study, ...

This section is for current students applying for aid. If you are a prospective student, please go to the Tuition & Financial Aid section for application deadlines and policies. You must apply for ...

More than half of Washington high school seniors submitted applications for federal and state financial aid for postsecondary education this year.