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.

Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer and certified student loan counselor who specializes in student debt, personal loans, and budgeting. Previously a senior writer for LendingTree and Student ...

The FAFSA rollout in 2023 was a disaster. 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.

The Student Registration and Financial Services offices are located in the Franklin Building at 3451 Walnut Street. Credit: Cynthia Dong Penn has changed its financial aid application for the fall ...

Discover how FAFSA award letters outline your financial aid eligibility, detailing grants, loans, and scholarships offered by colleges to help fund your education.

After a trouble-plagued application overhaul, U.S. Department of Education officials released next year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid last week, more than a week before its Dec. 1 target ...

The Federal Direct Loan Program includes both subsidized and unsubsidized student loans. Subsidized loans have no interest charged while you are enrolled at least half-time. Eligibility is based on ...

The Canadian Red Cross has released this free first aid app to help guide people through serious injuries and other emergencies. (Canadian Red Cross) Would you know what to do if someone stopped ...