The "phased rollout" of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid is on track for the upcoming academic year, the U.S. Department of Education says. "I am confident we will able to launch next ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Whether it's going toward research grants or financial aid to help students pay their tuition, higher education institutions are reliant on funding from the federal government. In ...

"The Department's poor planning has led to a stunning failure: Some college students might not have financial aid dollars in their hands in time to start classes in the next few weeks," said Beth ...

For a growing number of families, financial aid is crucial when it comes to paying for college. But students must first fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to access most forms of ...