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The FAFSA rollout has been rough on students. The biggest problem is yet to come

The Education Department has made a big mistake with this year's FAFSA — one that could cost students financial aid they're entitled to. It's now grappling with how to implement a fix.

WEKU

The new FAFSA is meant to make applying for college aid easier, but not everyone can access it yet

A new online application designed to make applying for federal student aid easier went live this week, but not everyone has been able to access it

The Independent UK

FAFSA delays are straining families and colleges

This year's federal aid form is new and improved. But it came three months later than normal, and in its first week, online access has been unpredictable.

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The FAFSA 'Soft Launch' Was a Confusing, Glitchy Disaster

While the new version of the financial aid form was supposed to simplify the process, it has instead been riddled with technical problems and considerable delays.

Reason

What to know about changes to this year's FAFSA application for college students

A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis as the U.S. Department of Education works on a redesign meant to make it easier to apply

The Independent UK

The long-awaited FAFSA form for college aid is finally here. Here’s why you should hurry up and fill it out.

The Department of Education soft-launched its simpler application for federal student aid that’s also supposed to help families get more money for college.

Chicago Sun-Times

Student Loan Application Forms Just Got Easier, Sort Of

The federal student loan application form has been simplified but its rollout might leave you scrambling.

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Going to college? Here's what you should know about student loans

If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education

The Independent UK

5 financial tips for grandparents using a 529 plan to save for college

A 529 plan is a savings account that can help cover qualifying education expenses. These plans have many advantages, such as portability and favorable tax treatment. A 529 plan allows family members such as parents and grandparents to help contribute to a child’s education.

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Need-based financial aid: What it is and how to qualify

Need-based financial aid is money that’s awarded to you based on your family’s income and finances. If you need additional funds to pay for school and can demonstrate financial need, you may qualify for different types of need-based federal aid, like work-study and Direct Subsidized Loans. To check your eligibility,…

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Understanding the FAFSA, your key to qualifying for college financial aid

Plus, expert advice on boosting your college fund.

Fortune

What to know about the differences between subsidized and unsubsidized student loans

One charges interest while you attend school, while the other does not.

Fortune

It's FAFSA time: Why and how to apply for college financial aid

Holiday shopping dominates the headlines and airwaves this time of year, but it's also when teenagers and young adults are deep into thinking about one of the most important financial decisions of their lives: whether and where to go to college.

Tribune News Service

FAFSA season starts: What you need to know for financial aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid period opens Oct. 1 for the 2023-2024 school year

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First-generation college grads return to their high school alma mater as English teachers

CHICAGO -- Moments after a noontime storm briefly extinguished the power at Rolling Meadows High School, English teacher Junior Sanchez remained calm in his classroom, leading a passionate discussion with students about the inherent dangers of storytelling from a single perspective.

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Erin Lowry: Millennials should use those Roth IRAs to invest for college

If there’s one thing the impending back-to-school season makes clear, it’s that the cost of higher education in the U.S. is nerve-racking. The average tuition and fees for the 2021 to 2022 school year is $10,338 at an in-state public college, $22,698 at an out-of-state and $38,185 at a private…

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Sending a Child to College? 10 Money-Saving Tips and Tricks

To help keep costs under control during the school year, here are 10 things that parents of college students can think about trying.

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