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7 College-Aid Mistakes That Reduce Your Kid’s Award

Paying for college is one of the biggest financial challenges families face. Financial aid can make higher education more affordable, but only if families avoid...

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‘FAFSA just hit’ Students have funniest interaction at Starbucks drive-thru after order comes in at over $12k

Imagine paying this much for a Starbucks order.

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10 Financial Moves That Break FAFSA Eligibility

Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a key step for families hoping to lower the cost of college. But not everyone knows that certain financial decisions can hurt your chances of getting aid. Some moves might seem smart at first, but they can raise your…

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7 Investment Accounts That Could Disqualify You From Financial Aid for Your Kids

Parents often work hard to save for their children’s future, but some savings strategies can unintentionally reduce the chances of qualifying for financial aid. The type of account you choose can directly impact the amount of need-based aid your child receives. Certain assets are factored more heavily into financial aid…

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Does a 529 plan affect financial aid?

529 assets can impact college financial aid packages, but there are nuances

The Independent UK

California State University’s Financial Aid Students Learn Chaos 101

With the Department of Education in turmoil, who will distribute Pell grants and other assistance?

Capital & Main

US education department insiders warn student loan system at risk: ‘The gatekeepers are gone’

Mass firings spark concern as department employees say cuts set stage for widespread fraud and abuse

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‘We’re Not Just Some Bureaucrats’: DOE Employees on How Their Work Helps Texas Students

Department of Education workers and union leaders in Texas say kids will pay the price for Trump’s decision to “break this system.”

Texas Observer

Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department

An hours-long outage on StudentAid

The Independent UK

FAFSA Unaffected By Temporary White House Funding Freeze

White House freeze did not affect FAFSA availability or federal student aid programs. Students can continue to access financial assistance as usual.

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Despite chaos over Trump White House's funding pause, FAFSA forms and student loans still available

A temporary freeze imposed briefly this week by the White House on federal grants and loans left many students wondering about the impact to the FAFSA form used to apply for financial aid

The Independent UK

Trump’s funding freeze temporarily blocked by court – what we know so far

President’s push to unravel programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion will affect everything from healthcare and education to cancer research, if allowed to proceed

The Guardian - AU

Biden's Attempts To Forgive Student Debt Were a Disaster

While the administration was fighting for debt forgiveness in court, it was also rolling out a broken FAFSA application form.

Reason

Wait, This Year's FAFSA Actually Works?

After a year of glitchy chaos, the Department of Education may have finally gotten its act together.

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The Guardian - US

College enrollment is falling at a ‘concerning’ rate, new data reveals

Fewer 18-year-olds are enrolling, especially at four-year schools. But the number of applications continues to grow

Latin Times

What's New In FAFSA? A Comprehensive Guide For Students Filing in 2025-2026

Students can now begin filing their FAFSA applications and send their information to up to 20 colleges to determine the amount that they may receive as a grant for the upcoming academic year.

International Business Times

What's New In FAFSA? A Comprehensive Guide For Students Filing For 2025-2026

Students can now begin filing their FAFSA applications and send their information to up to 20 colleges to determine the amount that they may receive as a grant for the upcoming academic year.

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FAFSA Application Drop Raises Concerns Among Lawmakers

Challenges faced by low-income students with FAFSA due to delays and glitches affecting financial aid access.

Kiplinger

529 Plans: A Powerful Way to Tackle Rising Education Costs

Contributions to 529 plans grow tax-free and are not taxed when they are used to pay for qualified educational expenses for the beneficiary.

Latin Times

After a rocky FAFSA rollout season, here's what you should know about the upcoming financial aid school year

From calling the financial aid office, to setting up a separate email, being prepared may be the best way to tackle FAFSA filing season

The Independent UK

Botched college financial aid form snarls enrollment plans for students

After a long summer of technical glitches, most of America’s prospective college students finally applied for federal financial aid — an annual process upended by a redesign-gone-bad

The Texas Tribune

College costs weigh heavily on Texas students as they wait on late financial aid offers

Delays in the new FAFSA led students to take out debt, enroll in community college over their top-choice universities or opt out of going to college.

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