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

Recent updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid could make it easier for prospective college students and ...

For all the political oxygen that higher education consumed during Donald Trump’s four years out of office, the once and future president has yet to put forth a comprehensive policy agenda on ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Financial aid professionals at colleges across the country say that this spring’s cuts at the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Farrington writes about higher education and student loans. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is usually the ...

If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a ...

The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that could have significant consequences for student loan borrowers and federal aid ...

Massachusetts Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler talks to students at Lynn Classical High as part of a the state's "Higher Ed Financial Aid Road Show" (Chinanu Okoli/WBUR) Massachusetts Secretary of ...

A 529 savings plan can be a powerful tool when saving for future education expenses because investments in the plan can increase tax-free, but many savers don’t take full advantage of the benefits ...

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the state agency that oversees higher education institutions and the state's strategic plan for postsecondary education, is requesting $340 million from ...

President Donald Trump has officially moved to dismantle the Department of Education, but said federal funding for core programs, including Pell Grants and student financial aid, will be unaffected.