The FAFSA opened today. Here’s what you need before applying for financial aid

KEY TAKEAWAYS The FAFSA for the 2027-2028 school year is now open, marking its earliest launch ever.Students and their guardians must provide consent for the Department of Education to retrieve their ...

Our Step-by-Step Guide to Filling Out FAFSA Makes it Mostly Painless

Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA, is a rite of passage for most prospective or current college students, whether they’re attending a trade school ...

6 FAFSA mistakes that could cost you financial aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is officially available Oct. 1, 2026. Don't get tripped up by one of these ...
U.S. News & World Report

Applying for College Financial Aid Is Now a Breeze

Improvements to the FAFSA are finally paying off and increasing access to higher education. The New FAFSA Is No Sweat The Free Application for Federal Student Aid used to be so long that the ...
Forbes

FAFSA Tips For Single Moms Preparing A Child For College In This Economy

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. With college costs soaring, the 2027-28 FAFSA, now available since September 23rd, is ...
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Education Department Opens 2027-28 FAFSA Beta To All Families

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Farrington writes about higher education and student loans. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...