Filling out financial aid forms is hardly a task that fills anyone with joy, but this year it has been particularly burdensome. That’s because the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ...

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 ...

A student age 24 or older by Dec. 31 of the award year is considered independent for federal financial aid purposes.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, officially opened Thursday for students seeking financial aid for college during the 2025-2026 school year. The form traditionally ...

However, most colleges structure the financial aid process for distance students identically to that of their in-person peers ...

The student financial aid application is expected to be ready by Dec. 1, two months later than usual. Experts offer some tips on what to do in the meantime. By Ann Carrns Applying for college ...

The Office of Student Financial Services has reviewed the CSS Profile and supporting documents that you sent with your application for admission. Using the financial information you reported on your ...

Supreme Court Justice Brandeis was a champion of civil rights and social justice, and his commitment to these principles is shared by the university that bears his name. While an education at Brandeis ...