EdSource

U.S. Department of Education simplifies FAFSA application process

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as FAFSA, will open on Oct. 1, the U.S. Department of Education announced this week, with a few changes aimed at simplifying the process for ...

US Department of Education begins development process for 2027–28 FAFSA form, invites public comments

The US Department of Education has begun the development process for the 2027–28 FAFSA form, aiming for an October 1, 2026 ...
Government Executive

U.S. Education Department to open new financial aid form to more applicants

The U.S. Department of Education named the first six organizations to participate in the phased rollout of the 2025-26 form to apply for federal financial aid Wednesday, and opened up the interest ...
The New York Times

After Botched Rollout, FAFSA Is Delayed for a Second Year

Despite months of troubleshooting the college aid application process, the Education Department said the form would not be fully ready for next year’s students until Dec. 1. By Zach Montague Reporting ...
The Hill

Department of Education releases FAFSA forms 10 days ahead of schedule

The Department of Education announced on Thursday the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms are officially available for all students and families, 10 days ahead of schedule ...
Forbes

Student Loan Forgiveness, Lower Payments Blocked For Millions As Department Of Education Removes More Forms

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 26: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on February 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) The ...
The New York Times

Top Education Officials Were Warned of FAFSA Overhaul Hurdles in 2020

Documents obtained by The Times show the department’s troubled FAFSA rollout this year came in spite of early warnings that the project required sustained attention. By Zach Montague Reporting from ...