Key Points ・New RAP and Tiered Standard Repayment Plan are now live on the online StudentAid IDR Application ・Paper application is still not finalized for RAP ・Borrowers are experiencing slow load ...

The ongoing government shutdown has left many federal services in a state of uncertainty, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). While some critical programs have continued to ...

The Education Department has opened the 2026–27 FAFSA despite the ongoing government shutdown. Experts urge students to apply early since aid and state deadlines vary. The launch comes as the shutdown ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The 2026-27 FAFSA application is now open for students planning to attend college next year, with experts urging ...

FAFSA began including such subcategories for people from numerous ethnic backgrounds from 2024 onwards. While some social media users believed the change could usher in discrimination against ...

The shutdown is on track to become the longest-lasting government closure in history. The Capitol is seen late Tuesday night, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) As the ...