A look ahead at the federal policies taking effect in 2026 that will shape how students and families pay for college.

・FAFSA refunds come from unused financial aid money that gets refunded to the student once all the college's required fees are paid. ・While a FAFSA refund can feel like a bonus, it's designed to cover ...

The key piece of information is that the Department of Veterans Affairs is always the last payer of tuition and fee expenses ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. When Congress failed to fund the government at the beginning of October, students ...

State programs to support students and workforce development are most effective when they are locally coordinated.

The annual National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators conference convened in Anaheim, Calif., this morning under a cloud of worry. For student aid professionals in attendance and ...

Students applying for college financial aid can start filling out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now. The updated form launched last week — the earliest it's been available in ...

Michael Giordano is the Jacobs School's new associate director for financial aid. Here, he answers questions about how he can help medical students manage financial aid and stay informed.

Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten repayment options this year. Experts say take action now to get help.

Princeton continues to enhance its groundbreaking financial aid program as it welcomes a first-year class with the largest-ever number of lower-income students. The financial aid enhancements reflect ...

Thousands of Bay Area students could soon face a new hurdle when it comes to paying for college: deep cuts to federal financial aid. Republican lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are considering proposals ...