There is no income limit to apply for the FAFSA, but income does impact the amount and type of aid you could get. Every ...

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The Education Department said a beta test of the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is already underway. Starting on Sept. 1, anyone can request to participate in the second phase of ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom approved legislation recently to extend the deadline to apply for financial aid programs administered by the California Student Aid Commission when there is a delay accessing the ...

The 2026 FAFSA process comes with major updates that could change how much financial aid American families receive for ...

When Dr. Daisy Gonzales took over as executive director of the California Student Aid Commission in June, she stepped into the position at a tumultuous time on the financial aid front, marked by state ...

Federal loans and Pell Grants can be used to cover the cost of a summer college term, but scholarships are limited.

It’s been about two months since the U.S. Department of Education announced it was reducing its workforce by nearly half. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said that it was to ensure resources are ...

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