Students whose parents don’t have a Social Security number are now able to apply for college financial aid, according to the Department of Education. The department has announced that it is fixing a ...

After several cycles of delayed releases and technical issues, many financial aid experts say they think families will have a smoother experience filling out the 2026-2027 FAFSA, which is now open.

Problems with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid have resulted in fewer students applying for college financial aid, which could cause enrollment to fall. Given the current status of ...

Problems with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid have resulted in fewer students applying for college financial aid. Given the current status of FAFSA submissions, the Department of ...

Missteps and technical problems associated with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid are fueling concerns about the government’s ability to serve students from immigrant families ...

Affordability is the No. 1 issue among college hopefuls, and yet, fewer students are applying for financial aid. At the current rate, the number of FAFSAs submitted by the end of August will be about ...

Get top local stories in DFW delivered to you every morning with NBC DFW's News Headlines newsletter. That's a fraction of the 17 million students who use the FAFSA form in ordinary years, according ...

Despite a growing need, fewer students are applying for college financial aid. That's a fraction of the 17 million students who use the FAFSA form in ordinary years, according to the U.S. Department ...