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15-MIN FAFSA unlocks college funds for Hawai'i residents

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a free form that can be completed in less than 15 minutes to access federal grants, work study funds, loans, scholarships an...

What College Students Should Know About the FAFSA Application

Every year, billions of dollars of federal financial aid go unclaimed, usually because students don’t know how to claim it. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is...

Confusing Financial Aid Offers Can Leave Families Deeper in Debt. Student Groups Say a New Legislative Fix Doesn’t Go Fa...

When the Employer Is the Financial Aid Office

When the Employer Is the Financial Aid Office Elizabeth Redden Mon, 04/13/2026 - 03:00 AM With increased federal emphasis on workforce alignment, the tim...

Texas high school students are applying for college financial aid at a record pace

Almost 60% of students have filled out the FAFSA, but advocates worry immigrant students are missing out.

Meadow Announces the Student Financial Experience Forum, a First-of-Its-Kind Gathering for Higher Education Financial Le...

The June 12 forum brings Student Accounts and Financial Aid leaders together in a peer-led, solutions-focused setting — at no cost to attendees.

Education Department Launches New FAFSA Fraud Prevention Tool

Education Department Launches New FAFSA Fraud Prevention Tool jessica.blake@… Mon, 04/27/2026 - 03:00 AM Financial aid experts hope the tool will relieve...

A-State’s Office of Financial Aid to Offer Preparation Sessions

JONESBORO – The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at Arkansas State University will host three virtual financial aid completion nights this month using Microsoft Teams to he...

2026 FAFSA Completion Rate Hits Record High

2026 FAFSA Completion Rate Hits Record High Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 05/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

Texas high school students are applying for college financial aid at a record pace

So far, nearly 60% of high school students in Texas have completed the financial aid form, an all-time high for this point in the year.

What's College Cost? Good Luck Figuring It Out

Colleges could standardize financial aid information to make it easier to compare. But they don't. Here's why that's a problem.

California Tops List of States With Highest Student Aid Fraud at $171 Million

The Department of Education says FAFSA identity verification blocked $1B+ in student aid fraud. California led with $171M prevented. Here’s the state-by-state breakdown. The post C...

How can states encourage students to fill out the FAFSA?

States are adopting policies that mandate students to fill out the form, but experts say these efforts should come with funding and personnel. 

Minnesota Contends With $131M Aid Shortfall

Minnesota Contends With $131M Aid Shortfall Johanna Alonso Fri, 05/15/2026 - 03:00 AM It’s the third year in a row in which the state can’t meet demand f...

NC A&T Audit Reveals $5M In Financial Aid Went To Officials’ Student Relatives

The nephew of the former executive director of the Real Estate Foundation received $73,063 in financial awards while the daughter of an NC A&T Center for Teaching Excellence ex...

GAO Report Shows FAFSA Simplification Paid Off

GAO Report Shows FAFSA Simplification Paid Off jessica.blake@… Tue, 05/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Jessica Blake

Paying it forward: how mentoring organizations are helping students with college admissions

School-based mentorship programs help students navigate financial aid, college admissions and stay on track. The post Paying it forward: how mentoring organizations are helping stu...

Bridging the Gap: How to Fund Your Child’s College Dreams Without Sacrificing Your Future

Parent and teen reviewing college costs and financial aid options at home, showing how to fund your child’s college dreams without sacrificing your future

Fewer Immigrant Families Submitting FAFSAs in California

Fewer Immigrant Families Submitting FAFSAs in California Katherine Knott Tue, 05/12/2026 - 03:00 AM The drop in applications is raising alarms among Cali...

Best Medical School Student Loans And Financial Aid

Here are the best medical school student loans and financial aid options, from federal loans to private loans, and grants and scholarships. The post Best Medical School Student Loa...

With my daughter planning to go to college, what financial supports are available?

Ask Brian: Maintenance grants and fee grants are available to eligible undergraduate students

Grad School Fellowships vs. Assistantships: How Funding Works

Learn how graduate fellowships and assistantships work, who qualifies, and how to apply for funded grad school positions. The post Grad School Fellowships vs. Assistantships: How F...

Merit Aid Outpacing Need-Based Aid Among All Institutions

Merit Aid Outpacing Need-Based Aid Among All Institutions Johanna Alonso Wed, 04/22/2026 - 03:00 AM Reports find merit aid is a common enrollment strateg...

Financial Aid Administrators Wave the Red Flag Over OBBBA Time Crunch

Financial Aid Administrators Wave the Red Flag Over OBBBA Time Crunch jessica.blake@… Wed, 05/13/2026 - 03:00 AM The National Association of Student Fina...