A long-awaited update to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA, was released on December 30. But some families are having trouble accessing the online form, which has ...

If your financial situation has changed, you may be eligible for a federal aid adjustment through a process called professional judgment. Your FAFSA may not reflect recent hardships—such as job loss, ...

There's one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it's about to look a lot different. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, ...

2025/09/20: In this photo illustration, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen and the United States flag in the background. (Photo ...

The Free Application For Federal Student Aid is officially open, and so far, it looks like things are running smoother than last year, when there were significant delays and problems with the FAFSA.

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・Appeals for more aid after accepting admission are possible but rare. ・Students are more likely to receive additional need-based aid if their financial situation changes. ・Merit-based aid is ...