The notoriously complicated and frustrating federal student loan application, also known as FAFSA (for Free Application for Federal Student Aid), has recently undergone a simplification transformation ...

The Education Department said it will continue to process FAFSA, which recently went live, amid the government shutdown.

The government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, has sparked uncertainty for millions of federal student loan borrowers ...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, is officially open for the 2026-27 academic year, weeks ...

Trump administration agrees to court-supervised student loan forgiveness plan, protecting borrowers from tax bills and ...

The Department of Education launched the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) earlier than expected.

Applying for student loans online can simplify the process, whether you’re completing the Fafsa for federal aid or comparing offers from private lenders Hannah Alberstadt is a Buy Side staff editor ...

If you’re one of the millions of individuals planning to attend college this year, chances are you’ll soon be in the market for student loans. More than half of all undergraduate students take on some ...

The form is a critical first step for students hoping to receive federal aid, grants and educational loans as well as work ...

Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer and certified student loan counselor who specializes in student debt, personal loans, and budgeting. Previously a senior writer for LendingTree and Student ...

Key Points ・The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the U.S. Department of Education reached an agreement to pause ...

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