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The Free Application For Federal Student Aid is officially open, and so far, it looks like things are running smoother than last year, when there were significant delays and problems with the FAFSA.

What’s the biggest mistake families make when looking for student loans and other sources of financial aid? It is this: failing to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as ...

Luis Vergara felt a surge of hope when he saw the news. On April 30, the U.S. Department of Education announced changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that, the agency said, ...

・Intentionally providing false information on the FAFSA is considered federal financial aid fraud. ・Penalties can include up to $20,000 in fines, five years in prison, and repayment of aid received.

As college decision deadlines approached May 1, students anxiously awaited their financial aid offers after a botched federal student aid rollout left current and prospective students unsure if they ...