The availability of last year's application, and subsequently students' aid packages, was delayed several times while the Department of Education worked to update the form.

The Education Department announced Wednesday that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available on ...

After a botched rollout of last year's FAFSA application under the Biden administration, it was delayed again this year, with students encountering error messages and ...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is America’s gateway to billions in grants and scholarships from governments, foundations and colleges. After weeks of testing the online form for ...

The U.S. Department of Education said Wednesday that its "on time" launch of FAFSA for soon-to-be college students means less ...

Key Points ・The 2026–27 FAFSA will officially launch nationwide on October 1, but beta testing has already started. ・Parents and students can request to join the beta testing program, which allows ...

The 2024-25 school year may be nearly over, but you could still get financial aid to help cover costs. Follow these tips to fill out the application, but don't delay.

While still resolving the challenges that have plagued this year’s rollout, the Education Department said the launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA will also be delayed.

Families and students are growing nervous about the fate of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) amid President Donald Trump's massive cuts to the Department of Education and his ...

After last week’s technical difficulties and delayed rollout, the Arizona Board of Regents said it prevented many students from applying for financial aid and impacted FAFSA completion rates.

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, according to the Department of Education.