For millions of students and families, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is an important step toward making postsecondary education a reality and achieving the ...

Earlier this week, there was big news from the U.S. Department of Education (Department): Major improvements are coming to the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) experience.

The federal form, used to determine financial aid, will be available to the public on Oct. 1. Technical glitches that delayed the form for the past two years are said to have been resolved. By Ann ...

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