Like first-time applicants, returning applicants should follow the steps below to file the FAFSA. If filing as a dependent, ...

A student age 24 or older by Dec. 31 of the award year is considered independent for federal financial aid purposes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is now open to high school seniors and students who want to apply for ...

The Education Department said the 2025-26 FAFSA is now available to all students and families, ahead of schedule. Students should file the FAFSA as soon as they can, experts say. This week, the new ...

Many Hoosiers value education beyond high school, but understanding available funds and navigating the process of paying for college leaves many hesitant to pursue it, a new survey from InvestEd found ...

There is no absolute income cutoff for filing the FAFSA and many, even high earners, may receive financial aid or access to federal student loan benefits. Many assume that if a family earns “too much, ...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is now open to high school seniors and students who want to apply for financial aid for college next year. The FAFSA is the easiest way students ...