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

Indiana families are finding it easier this fall to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The online form, which opened this month, determines eligibility for grants, loans, ...

FILE - FAFSA website is seen on Adjovi Golo's laptop at DePaul University in Chicago, Aug. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) (Nam Y. Huh, Copyright 2024 The ...

Time is growing short for parents of high school seniors (and those returning to college for the 2026-27 school year) to file the FAFSA — the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is not just ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. INDIANAPOLIS — Financial aid professionals from across Indiana will be at 34 sites helping collegebound students and their ...

Here are seven strategies financial aid experts recommend for appealing a college financial aid package: Double-check your ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As the 2026-27 FAFSA has opened early, students in the Show-Me State have been encouraged to file quickly to get as much financial aid as possible. The Missouri Department of ...

This guest essay reflects the views of Marvin Krislov, the president of Pace University. Last year, families across the country left billions of dollars in financial aid unclaimed. All because one ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hawaii high school seniors are filing for federal financial aid at one of the highest rates in the nation, according to new data ...

With students home for winter break, now is an excellent time for families to get a jump start on their financial aid applications. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Winter break doesn't mean you can't be ...