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The Latest Breaking News from FAFSA

California State University’s Financial Aid Students Learn Chaos 101

With the Department of Education in turmoil, who will distribute Pell grants and other assistance?

Capital & Main · Apr 11, 2025

US education department insiders warn student loan system at risk: ‘The gatekeepers are gone’

Mass firings spark concern as department employees say cuts set stage for widespread fraud and abuse

The Guardian - US · Mar 24, 2025

‘We’re Not Just Some Bureaucrats’: DOE Employees on How Their Work Helps Texas Students

Department of Education workers and union leaders in Texas say kids will pay the price for Trump’s decision to “break this system.”

Texas Observer · Mar 21, 2025

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Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department

An hours-long outage on StudentAid

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

FAFSA Unaffected By Temporary White House Funding Freeze

White House freeze did not affect FAFSA availability or federal student aid programs. Students can continue to access financial assistance as usual.

Despite chaos over Trump White House's funding pause, FAFSA forms and student loans still available

A temporary freeze imposed briefly this week by the White House on federal grants and loans left many students wondering about the impact to the FAFSA form used to apply for financial aid

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Trump’s funding freeze temporarily blocked by court – what we know so far

President’s push to unravel programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion will affect everything from healthcare and education to cancer research, if allowed to proceed

The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2025

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Biden's Attempts To Forgive Student Debt Were a Disaster

While the administration was fighting for debt forgiveness in court, it was also rolling out a broken FAFSA application form.

Reason · Dec 14, 2024

Wait, This Year's FAFSA Actually Works?

After a year of glitchy chaos, the Department of Education may have finally gotten its act together.

Reason · Dec 10, 2024

College enrollment is falling at a ‘concerning’ rate, new data reveals

Fewer 18-year-olds are enrolling, especially at four-year schools. But the number of applications continues to grow

The Guardian - US · Dec 8, 2024

What's New In FAFSA? A Comprehensive Guide For Students Filing in 2025-2026

Students can now begin filing their FAFSA applications and send their information to up to 20 colleges to determine the amount that they may receive as a grant for the upcoming academic year.

Latin Times · Dec 2, 2024

What's New In FAFSA? A Comprehensive Guide For Students Filing For 2025-2026

Students can now begin filing their FAFSA applications and send their information to up to 20 colleges to determine the amount that they may receive as a grant for the upcoming academic year.

International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024

FAFSA Form Opens Smoothly For College Financial Aid Applications

FAFSA form opens smoothly after delays, aiming for Dec. 1 release. Over 140,000 students tested successfully.

Texas students with immigrant parents lost out on college aid because of FAFSA glitch

The glitch kept the students from submitting the form on time, which put them last in line to receive aid this year.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 7, 2024

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Reason · Sep 25, 2024

Students Called the Ed Department for FAFSA Help. Most Were Ignored.

The financial aid form's rollout was disastrous, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

FAFSA Application Drop Raises Concerns Among Lawmakers

Challenges faced by low-income students with FAFSA due to delays and glitches affecting financial aid access.

Kiplinger · Sep 12, 2024

529 Plans: A Powerful Way to Tackle Rising Education Costs

Contributions to 529 plans grow tax-free and are not taxed when they are used to pay for qualified educational expenses for the beneficiary.

Latin Times · Sep 8, 2024

After a rocky FAFSA rollout season, here's what you should know about the upcoming financial aid school year

From calling the financial aid office, to setting up a separate email, being prepared may be the best way to tackle FAFSA filing season

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The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024

Botched college financial aid form snarls enrollment plans for students

After a long summer of technical glitches, most of America’s prospective college students finally applied for federal financial aid — an annual process upended by a redesign-gone-bad

The Texas Tribune · Aug 22, 2024

College costs weigh heavily on Texas students as they wait on late financial aid offers

Delays in the new FAFSA led students to take out debt, enroll in community college over their top-choice universities or opt out of going to college.

FAFSA Launch Delayed, Phased Rollout Planned For 2025-2026

Learn about the phased release of FAFSA for 2025-2026 to improve the application process and financial aid distribution.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 16, 2024

Did FAFSA delays impact your decisions about college or housing? Share your story with us

The delayed rollout of the new FAFSA caused many students to experience setbacks in receiving financial aid packages. If these delays impacted your college choices, The Texas Tribune wants to hear your story.

Latin Times · Jun 25, 2024

Following a tumultuous filing period, advocates and officials encourage students to continue filing FAFSA

FAFSA's revamped version saw many glitches and difficulties this year, leading many students wondering about the future of their college careers

The Texas Tribune · Jun 21, 2024

Fewer Texas students seek financial aid for college after this year’s bungled FAFSA rollout

Texas college access advocates are in a race this summer to get more students to apply for federal financial aid.

Reason · Jun 17, 2024

The Education Department Will Probably Mess Up Next Year's FAFSA Too

A letter from higher education professionals warns that next year's FAFSA will likely face delays.

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