But after the fiasco surrounding last year's rollout of a supposedly revamped FAFSA, students and parents alike may (understandably) be worried about how this year will go. In early October ...

But does it make sense for you to file a FAFSA this year? Prospective and returning college students must complete the FAFSA to qualify for federal financial aid, including Pell Grants ...

The Education Department said the 2025-26 FAFSA is now available to all students and families, ahead of schedule. Students should file the FAFSA as soon as they can, experts say. This week ...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as the FAFSA, can be a tedious task for many students and families. But once completed, the renewal process for subsequent years can be ...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA, is the form that returning college students or high school seniors must complete to apply for federal financial aid.

The law comes after last year’s FAFSA form was released three months late due to significant technical glitches in a new, simplified version of the form. The new form was a result of the FAFSA ...

See how we rate student loans to write unbiased product reviews. Three easy ways to check your FAFSA status If you need money to help cover the cost of college, you'll use the Free Application for ...

In addition to providing information requested by their chosen school, some filers are asked to provide documentation through a verification process to confirm the accuracy of their FAFSA form.

The first step prospective and current college students can take toward receiving financial aid is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA. But due to the ...