I barely scratched the surface with my previous column about filling out the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Here’s more from my interview with Mark Kantrowitz, financial ...

Forget delightfully changing leaves and reliably irritating pitches for “pumpkin spice” products. Every parent of a college applicant knows it’s FAFSA season! That’s right, it’s time to tackle the ...

Parents and students can complete the FAFSA as early as Oct. 1 for the following academic year. While the application deadline isn't until June 30, financial aid administrators recommend applying ...

What's the biggest mistake families make when looking for student loans and other sources of financial aid? It is this: failing to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as ...

Families applying for college financial aid should submit the FAFSA early, avoid common mistakes and understand how the ...