WLRN

FAFSA: Students seeking federal finance aid should expect delays due to the government shutdown

Pell Grants and federal student loans will still be processed. However, the speed of new FAFSA applications may slow down due ...

Government shutdown leads to confusion concerning FAFSA funding

The government shutdown has some families wondering if students can still apply for FASFA (Free Application for Federal ...
Los Angeles Times

FAFSA application is open for early testing. Here’s what to know

NEW YORK — The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has opened for a limited number of students as part of a beta test, the Department of Education says. The department ...
NBC Chicago

FAFSA applications open soon, here's what's changing

For the first time in two years, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open on time on October 1. It’s welcome news for college student Precious Mannie, who struggled with the ...
Tribune Content Agency on MSN

Kids and Money: Avoid these common FAFSA mistakes

What’ s the biggest mistake families make when looking for student loans and other sources of financial aid? Here are seven ...
WESH

The 2026-27 FAFSA application is live. Here's what to know

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has officially opened.Despite the U.S. government shutdown, the Education Department will continue to process the FAFSA.If you ...
Fast Company

FAFSA changes are here: What students and parents should know

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) period is set to reopen next month. According to a statement from the Department of Education, the online form for the 2026-2027 year will be ...
WRIC

FAFSA application opens in one week. What do I need?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Planning on attending college next year? Start getting your documents in order to apply for financial aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens in one week ...
WMUR

Interview: Breaking down changes to this year's FAFSA process

ON THE SEACOAST ON 101 AND 95. THE FAFSA IS NOW OPEN, WITH THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS ALREADY APPLYING TO SECURE SOME COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID. IT’S MUCH EARLIER THAN THE PREVIOUS TWO FAFSA CYCLES. AFTER A ...
The Hill

FAFSA forms, launched ahead of shutdown, could be in position for ‘record high’ season

An early launch of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms by the Trump administration may have given the process, which has been marred with trouble the past few cycles, a leg up ...

PHEAA reminds students to apply for free aid

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is reminding college-bound students that now is the time to apply for financial aid. The first step for applicants is completing and ...
Green Bay Press-Gazette

UW leaders don't expect FAFSA delays under government shutdown

Universities of Wisconsin leaders said they don’t expect any delays or issues with the federal student aid application rollout amid the ongoing government shutdown. UW system President Jay Rothman and ...