The 2025–26 school year marks the start of several important updates to federal student aid programs. Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Pell Grants—introduced through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), signed into law on July 4, 2025—began reshaping how students and families plan and apply for higher education […]
If you’re thinking about going back to school, understanding FAFSA eligibility is essential in planning how to fund your education. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines whether you qualify for federal grants, student loans, or work-study opportunities, helping to make your degree or career training more affordable. In this guide, we’ll cover: Whether you’re starting fresh
Understanding Federal Financial Aid Paying for college can feel overwhelming but federal financial aid exists to make higher education more accessible. Since the 1960s, the federal government has offered student aid programs to help expand access to higher education and help make college more affordable. By offering grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, federal financial aid
UPDATED ON APRIL 18, 2023 Applying for college can be a daunting task, filled with confusing bureaucratic procedures and complex paperwork. To make the whole process easier to navigate, your first step should be familiarizing yourself with Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Not only will applying for FAFSA help you access financial aid on both federal
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Paying for college if you’re a non-traditional student doesn’t have to be an expensive burden. If you’re thinking of going back to school and over 25, you can fill out the FAFSA. For all students, the FAFSA is the key to getting federal money to help pay for college. Applying for federal aid can help
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Avoiding making FAFSA mistakes is crucial if you want to get financial aid for college. Simple mistakes such as spelling errors, leaving blank fields, or not reporting all income could mean the difference between affording college or not. The federal government, colleges, and universities use the FAFSA information to determine if you can get grants
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