The White House wants to close the federal education agency, but experts say students should fill out the Free Application ...

Families and students are growing nervous about the fate of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) amid ...

The temporary outage of the FAFSA website sparks fears that Donald Trump has followed through on threats to dismantle the Department of Education.

Right now, nothing is changing in terms of federal student aid programs. Students and families still can submit the FAFSA. Congressionally funded and authorized programs such as the Pell grants remain ...

The good news is that the shutdown will likely not affect your eligibility to qualify for any new federal financial aid. This would include any Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, or Direct student loans.

"The layoffs of hundreds of staff from the Office of Federal Student Aid could potentially delay FAFSA processing and financial aid disbursement, creating a critical issue for disabled students who ...

Redditors discuss the 529 plan grandparent advantage and how it can help people save money when attending college.

The Chronicle had a candid chat with Melanie Storey, a former FSA director and the new NASFAA president, on a “destabilizing” ...

Applicants who are non-US citizens with qualifying documentation may be eligible for financial aid; the status of financial "contributors" such as parents and spouses doesn't impact eligibility.

but according to the FAFSA website, missing a state deadline won't impact your eligibility for federal student aid, so you can still fill out your FAFSA form for this semester, even if you missed ...