"Because there were technical difficulties with the FAFSA for the last two cycles, it's hard to say whether overall this has been a good thing for students," Claire Alasio, associ ...

Federal aid may not cover your full college tuition bill, but there are ways to close the gap before classes begin.

Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step to securing federal aid for college. Don't ...

The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30 for each academic year, but college and state deadlines are often much sooner.

The FAFSA is open and so far without the problems of the last two years, but for families who have had big income changes, the form is just the first step. Here is how you can appeal for more aid ...