The College Investor on MSN

How to appeal a financial aid award (merit and need-based)

If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a ...

Citigroup’s $143K Bitcoin Call for 2026—Bull, Base, and Bear Scenarios Explained

Citigroup’s Bitcoin prediction for 2026 is one of the most talked-about forecasts from Wall Street this year. Analysts at ...
Napa Valley Register

Is your son or daughter college bound? Smart financial tips to kick off 2026

As your child prepares to say goodbye to high school and hello to college, you probably have a lot on your mind — including ...

Trump accounts for children explained: Will your child get $1,000 in 2026? How Trump accounts work and the IRS tax rules parents must know

Trump Accounts launch in 2026 for children born 2025–2028. Each starts with a $1,000 federal deposit. Families can add up to ...
The Hill

Education Department says FAFSA will warn students looking at schools with low earning outcomes

The Education Department announced on Monday it is adding an earnings indicator at the end of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process to warn students about institutions with poor ...
Inside Higher Ed

FAFSA Completion Is Up

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Free Application for Federal Student Aid completion is up this year, with 26 percent of high school ...
WLRN

FAFSA: Students seeking federal finance aid should expect delays due to the government shutdown

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 ...
Seattle Times

FAFSA applications lag in WA, and it worries the governor

Washington has one of the country’s most generous college financial aid programs, yet lags behind almost every other state in getting students to apply for it. The governor is determined to understand ...
Newsweek

Student Loan Update: FAFSA Applications Open Despite Government Shutdown

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is live for the 2026-27 school year, even as the government shutdown continues. Prospective and current college students are encouraged to submit their ...
Austin American-Statesman

Is it too early to apply for FAFSA? See deadlines, tax info needed for the 26-27 school year

College students want to know how soon can they get their refunds. The 2026-2027 academic year is still months away, it doesn't hurt to know what you can do to get your money on time. Here's what to ...
PBS

Applying for college financial aid? Here's what's different about this year's FAFSA

Students applying for college financial aid can start filling out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now. The updated form launched last week — the earliest it's been available in ...
The Hill

FAFSA forms, launched ahead of shutdown, could be in position for ‘record high’ season

An early launch of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms by the Trump administration may have given the process, which has been marred with trouble the past few cycles, a leg up ...