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Ed Department Announces FAFSA Changes, Oct. 1 Launch Date
The Department of Education plans to launch this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid on Oct. 1, the agency announced Monday. It would be the first time since 2022 that the form is released ...
Depleted Education Department staff must brace for impossible to-do list, former officials caution
The agency must establish two new student loan repayment plans and set up new borrowing limits for graduate students.
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4 Things You Need To Know About the FAFSA Before the ... - Investopedia
But, many schools and states require the application before the Fall 2025 semester begins. This year's FAFSA retained the major changes added in last year's overhaul and simplified other parts.
Trump just made it harder to close the Education Department
WASHINGTON – When President Donald Trump signed a megabill with his spending and policy priorities into law on July 4, he ...
Types of FAFSA Aid Explained: Grants, Loans, and Work-Study for U.S. Students
Discover essential information about the U.S. FAFSA funding. Learn about federal grants, both subsidised and unsubsidised loans. Get to know the types of grants, loans, and work-study. This guide ...
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ACC: 9,500 students could lose aid if Pell grant changes take effect
Changes to Pell grant eligibility in President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' as passed by U.S. House would impact financial aid for 9,500 ACC students, … ...
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FAFSA deadline approaching, students urged to seek aid now
The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, must be submitted by the end of the month. The application is the first step to accessing billions of dollars in financial aid.
FAFSA applications up 12% on Long Island, data shows
"It's really about empowering students to be able to seize the opportunities in front of them," one state senator said.