Starting next week, the landscape of federal financial aid for college students will shift significantly. The Department of Education’s new Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) program ...

As institutions navigate complex processes and steer through shifting regulations, there is a pressing demand for innovative technological solutions. Automation is emerging as a transformative force ...

Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Randi Maloney explains how Colby College prioritizes tuition ...

The Education Department said a beta test of the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is already underway. Starting on Sept. 1, anyone can request to participate in the second phase of ...

The conference will still include a fireside chat with Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent, plus three other ED-related ...

According to a new survey, nearly a third of colleges have dealt with delays in getting FAFSA information, which is key to providing students with answers about the cost of college attendance. It’s ...

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For most college hopefuls, issues with the FAFSA forced a practical approach to this year's complicated admission season. One recent study found that 76% of students said the financial aid amount ...

When Dr. Daisy Gonzales took over as executive director of the California Student Aid Commission in June, she stepped into the position at a tumultuous time on the financial aid front, marked by state ...

On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. “It sounds strange, doesn’t it? Department of Education. We’re going to eliminate it,” ...

State financial aid continues to expand within higher education, allowing money to go to eligible illegal immigrant students.