Editor's Note: The FAFSA portal has soft-launched, but will only be available periodically as the Federal Student Aid office monitors “site performance and form functionality.” The new year ...

The college financial aid application used by millions of American families is now officially open for the 2025-2026 school year -- 10 days ahead of schedule. Top officials from the Department of ...

Learn how the FAFSA can help you obtain federal grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans for college. Apply early to maximize your financial aid opportunities.

The 2024-25 application for financial aid would typically open on Oct. 1, but this year, it opened in late December. Experiencing issues? We’re aware that some students are having trouble completing ...

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Nearly three-quarters of California public high school seniors applied for federal financial aid this year, soaring past last year’s figures by 11 percent and giving further indication that California ...

More California high school students applied for free federal and state financial aid for college this year than last —likely showing that a new state law is having a positive effect. Researchers with ...

The 2025-26 application for financial aid is now open. Families should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive an aid offer for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. The CASFA, ...

Less than half the usual number of high-school students have applied for college financial aid so far this year, following a bumpy rollout of the government’s new form. Last year, the government ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Nearly three-quarters of California public high school seniors applied for federal financial aid this year, soaring ...

Fewer California high school seniors are completing federal financial aid applications than in past years, which some analysts say is a sign that students may fear the Trump administration will use ...