As institutions navigate complex processes and steer through shifting regulations, there is a pressing demand for innovative technological solutions. Automation is emerging as a transformative force ...

There is no income limit to apply for the FAFSA, but income does impact the amount and type of aid you could get. Every ...

The Education Department said a beta test of the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is already underway. Starting on Sept. 1, anyone can request to participate in the second phase of ...

The 2026 FAFSA process comes with major updates that could change how much financial aid American families receive for ...

Under a new final rule from the U.S. Department of Education, Pell Grants will now be expanded to cover short-term job ...

Massachusetts education officials are visiting high schools across the state to promote financial aid opportunities for higher education. Despite the availability of aid, only 51% of Massachusetts ...

It’s been about two months since the U.S. Department of Education announced it was reducing its workforce by nearly half. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said that it was to ensure resources are ...

When Dr. Daisy Gonzales took over as executive director of the California Student Aid Commission in June, she stepped into the position at a tumultuous time on the financial aid front, marked by state ...

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It’s the third year in a row in which the state can’t meet demand for student aid, thanks to rising enrollment, changes to ...