Families applying for college financial aid should submit the FAFSA early, avoid common mistakes and understand how the application can help them access grants, loans and work-study opportunities.

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College-bound students and their families can now complete the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is now open for the 2027-28 school year. This year's application includes changes designed to make the process simpler and faster for students ...

The 2027-28 FAFSA launched a week early with simpler language, text invites, and instant results. See what's new and every deadline you need to know.

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for students planning to attend college next school year, but financial aid officials are reminding ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is live for the 2026-27 ...

The FAFSA Simplification Act is an initiative by the United States Department of Education to make applying for federal student aid easier for students. It is the first major redesign of the FAFSA ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has opened for a limited number of students as part of a beta test, the Department of Education says. The ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has officially opened. Despite the U.S. government shutdown, the Education Department will continue to process ...