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 ...
CNN

New FAFSA calculation error by Education Department could further delay some students’ college decisions

It was not made available 24 hours a day, seven days a week until January 8. Usually, the form is available on October 1, so this year’s application process was delayed from the start. Later in ...
NBC News

Education Department vows 'full-scale review' of financial aid office after FAFSA debacle

The Education Department said Thursday that it is taking steps to improve operations at its Federal Student Aid office after months of delays and errors with this year’s overhauled Free Application ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wisconsin families and colleges grapple with snags in new FAFSA form

The new financial aid form for college students has faced a rocky rollout since its Dec. 31 debut. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA, is a key step in the college ...
The Hill

FAFSA forms to make October release after two-year struggle

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms will be released on Oct. 1 this year, the Department of Education announced on Wednesday, hitting the normal deadline after two chaotic years ...