The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which helps college students access financial aid, is opening soon. AL.com prepared this guide with frequently asked questions for college-bound students ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Farrington writes about higher education and student loans. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is usually the ...

A Pell Grant is a type of federal aid for students with exceptional financial need, and you must submit a FAFSA to apply for it Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Rebecca Safier is a ...

The U.S. Department of Education started a “soft launch” of the new and simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid form — often referred to as the FAFSA — last weekend. It normally opens on ...

To the early birds go the money, which is often the case when it comes to college financial aid. Since the Free Application ...

For many families, college financial aid offers are a bit of a mystery. Some students get full-ride scholarships. On the other hand, there are families paying full price. Financial aid packages can be ...

A new, streamlined federal financial aid form is coming soon – but when, exactly, is still up in the air. The Department of Education recently announced that the overhauled Free Application for ...