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The Latest Breaking News from FAFSA

This year it's a slow crawl to financial aid packages for students

Colleges are just beginning to receive long-overdue FAFSA data. Meanwhile, students who've been accepted to college still face weeks before they receive aid offers.

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Use the 529 Grandparent Loophole to Maximize College Savings

Use the 529 grandparent loophole to fund a grandchild’s education without impacting their financial aid eligibility.

Kiplinger

Biden Administration Addresses Delays In Financial Aid Processing

Colleges receive crucial federal data for financial aid after delays, impacting student enrollment decisions and financial assistance availability.

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Students With an Undocumented Parent Still Can't Fill Out the FAFSA Form

The updated FAFSA form has been marred with technical problems, leaving many students unable to complete the financial aid form entirely.

Reason

Workaround to FAFSA glitch allows Texas students from immigrant families to apply for college aid

The workaround is meant to help students meet schools’ application deadlines. College counselors say it will lead to more work and confusion.

The Texas Tribune

Student loan balances wiped for the first batch of borrowers in Biden's SAVE plan

"It's moral hazard if you're only doing debt relief, but I believe we're balancing it out with accountability on colleges," says Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.

WEKU

Yet another FAFSA problem: many non-citizens can't fill it out

Students with parents who don't have a social security number are unable to complete the new version of the federal financial-aid form, adding yet another barrier to the college admissions process.

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FAFSA Glitches May Keep Students From Getting Crucial Financial Aid Info

Persistent technical difficulties have made completing the financial aid form nearly impossible for many applicants.

Reason

Will FAFSA Overhaul Leave College Dreams In Jeopardy? Financial Aid Faces Major Delays

The U.S. Department of Education declared that the rollout of the revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has encountered problems, causing postponement in colleges receiving applicant information

International Business Times

A new FAFSA setback means many college financial aid offers won't come until April

The department needs extra time to fix a mistake that could have hurt lower-income borrowers, but the delay means all students will have to wait longer for their college aid offers.

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Up First briefing: Trump and Biden win New Hampshire primaries; a FAFSA fix is coming

Nikki Haley says she'll stay in the race, though the country seems headed toward a Trump-Biden rematch. The U.S. Education Department tells NPR it will fix a math error in its student aid application.

WEKU

Exclusive: The Education Department says it will fix its $1.8 billion FAFSA mistake

The U.S. Department of Education says it will fix a mistake that would have hurt low-income students, lowering their financial aid.

WEKU

New FAFSA Form, How Will It Affect Latino Students?

The new FAFSA form, launched Dec. 31, has already presented several challenges for minority students.

Latin Times

FAFSA, LULAC and Three other Scholarships for Latino Students to take into Account

These scholarships can cover tuition and various college-related expenses such as room and board

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The FAFSA rollout has been rough on students. The biggest problem is yet to come

The Education Department has made a big mistake with this year's FAFSA — one that could cost students financial aid they're entitled to. It's now grappling with how to implement a fix.

The Independent UK

The new FAFSA is meant to make applying for college aid easier, but not everyone can access it yet

A new online application designed to make applying for federal student aid easier went live this week, but not everyone has been able to access it

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FAFSA delays are straining families and colleges

This year's federal aid form is new and improved. But it came three months later than normal, and in its first week, online access has been unpredictable.

Reason

The FAFSA 'Soft Launch' Was a Confusing, Glitchy Disaster

While the new version of the financial aid form was supposed to simplify the process, it has instead been riddled with technical problems and considerable delays.

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The Independent UK

What to know about changes to this year's FAFSA application for college students

A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis as the U.S. Department of Education works on a redesign meant to make it easier to apply

Chicago Sun-Times

The long-awaited FAFSA form for college aid is finally here. Here’s why you should hurry up and fill it out.

The Department of Education soft-launched its simpler application for federal student aid that’s also supposed to help families get more money for college.

Kiplinger

Student Loan Application Forms Just Got Easier, Sort Of

The federal student loan application form has been simplified but its rollout might leave you scrambling.

The Independent UK

Going to college? Here's what you should know about student loans

If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education

Tribune News Service

5 financial tips for grandparents using a 529 plan to save for college

A 529 plan is a savings account that can help cover qualifying education expenses. These plans have many advantages, such as portability and favorable tax treatment. A 529 plan allows family members such as parents and grandparents to help contribute to a child’s education.

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Need-based financial aid: What it is and how to qualify

Need-based financial aid is money that’s awarded to you based on your family’s income and finances. If you need additional funds to pay for school and can demonstrate financial need, you may qualify for different types of need-based federal aid, like work-study and Direct Subsidized Loans. To check your eligibility,…

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Understanding the FAFSA, your key to qualifying for college financial aid

Plus, expert advice on boosting your college fund.

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