There is no income limit to apply for the FAFSA, but income does impact the amount and type of aid you could get. Every ...

A new school year has just started, but it’s never a bad idea to plan for the next one, especially when you need help paying for your education. The best tool to get student financial aid is the ...

Some financial aid is distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis, so submit this free form as soon as you can. Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer and certified student loan counselor who ...

After months of waiting, high school seniors have most of their admission decisions in hand. If they are lucky and planned thoughtfully, they have options. Now comes the hard part of choosing a school ...

Most students need some sort of financial assistance to pay for college. Need-based financial aid is just one option students can explore. There are need-based options available through federal, state ...

Recently accepted to college? Now is the time to ask for more financial aid. Many schools require prospective students to make enrollment decisions by May 1. Financial advisers say this window is a ...

U.S. colleges and universities won't receive students' applications for financial aid until at least early March, the Education Department said Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...

So a handful of them across the country have launched their own financial aid forms. While these forms don't replace the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, schools can use ...

Learn how to use FAFSA for summer courses, eligibility requirements, and what financial aid options you may qualify for.