A look ahead at the federal policies taking effect in 2026 that will shape how students and families pay for college.

CreditNinja reports on emergency hardship financial aid, offering quick relief for unexpected crises via government programs ...

Although student aid is not impacted by the government shutdown, some local college officials say they are concerned that any FAFSA system hiccups could go unaddressed without people available to help ...

Learn how federal grants-in-aid provide crucial funding to state, local, private, and institutional projects with no repayment needed but specific spending guidelines.

Learn how the FAFSA can help you obtain federal grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans for college. Apply early to maximize your financial aid opportunities.

Each year during the first week of December, the Department of Education has historically hosted the Federal Student Aid Training Conference to provide university administrators with updated education ...

Scammers have stolen more than $10 million in federal financial aid from California’s community colleges in the last 12 months — more than double what they stole in the prior year. Why it matters: The ...