The U.S. Department of Education has employees working to provide financial aid and process FAFSAs while others remain ...

The updated FAFSA form launched last week — the earliest it’s been available in the program’s history, according to the ...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is now open for applications for the 2026-2027 school year.

Even during a federal government shutdown, borrowers still have to make payments on student loans, but there may be some ...

The FAFSA is now open with thousands of students already applying to secure college financial aid. This is much earlier than the last two FAFSA cycles after an overhaul of the application process ...

The 2026-27 form launched a week earlier than usual and shows improvements compared to previous years, which were mired in ...

North Carolina's countdown to college returns this fall, along with significant changes to federal student aid. We break down ...

While the federal government is shut down, some essential services remain running. But other agencies pause operations or furlough workers, severely impacting their ability to deliver services.

Experts say students shouldn't readily forgo federal aid. But a California-only program may be a good alternative in some ...

It’s time to apply for college. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open and marks the beginning of college application season. The process should be streamlined after a couple of ...

In a shutdown, the administration has suggested federal agencies could see more positions eliminated entirely. Here is what the Department does ...

The federal government is currently shut down. NPR's network is following the ways the government shutdown is affecting ...