There's one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it's about to look a lot different. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, ...

The government shutdown means further disruption for the U.S. Education Department, which has seen half of its employees laid off by the Republican Trump administration.

Although the Trump administration has reopened income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers, the future of federal financial aid remains very much uncertain. In lieu of President Donald ...

Per the Fafsa, legal guardianship is when a student is under the court-ordered care of someone other than a parent or stepparent Becca Stanek is a contributor to Buy Side and an expert on insurance, ...

Last year, the federal government unveiled a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The rollout was riddled with delays and technical problems. This year, academic counselors are ...

A loan becomes delinquent the day after you miss a payment. If you fail to make a payment by the due date, your loan is considered delinquent. This status will be reported to credit bureaus and could ...

Students with parents who are undocumented immigrants face uncertainties about submitting college financial aid applications. Student fears mount as President-elect Donald Trump vows mass deportation ...

After completing the application at Federal Student Aid, you will be notified by the Direct Loan Servicing Center of your loan eligibility. Generally, you are eligible if: You are enrolled in at least ...

The White House wants to close the federal education agency, but experts say students should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for next year. Dana Miranda is a certified educator ...

FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file) WASHINGTON (AP) — Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U ...

The Trump administration's plans for student loans have created uncertainty about the future of FAFSA. On March 20, the White House announced that the Small Business Administration would "immediately" ...

Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown. The department says many of its core ...