How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA, and the Education Dept.

The government shutdown means further disruption for the US Education Department, which has seen half of its employees laid ...

College financial aid: What students, families need to know about 2026 FAFSA changes

The FAFSA is used to determine how much financial aid a college student can receive from the federal government. The ...

Here’s how the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA

Federal financial aid will keep flowing, and student loan payments will still be due, but the U.S. Education Department will ...

Student Aid Scams: More Ghost Student Cons Emerge as FAFSA Goes Live

Fraudsters are able to use stolen identities to create “ghost students” who subsequently enroll in college for aid.
Courier-Tribune

RCC to offer help with FAFSA applications Oct. 11

Randolph Community College will host its fall FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Day event on Saturday, Oct. 11 ...
The Daily Campus

Applications open for 2026-27 FAFSA financial aid form

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-27 school year is available to fill out now after it was made public last week, according to updates on the FAFSA website.
KSHB 41 Kansas City

Schools, students 'hopeful' for smoother process with FAFSA open earlier this year

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opened earlier than anticipated this year, marking a significant improvement ...
La Crosse Tribune

La Crosse school leaders encourage FAFSA applications 'even if you're not sure'

FAFSA applications opened early this year. Local education leaders encourage students to apply for financial aid, as it can help with college and technical school expenses.