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The U.S. Department of Education started a “soft launch” of the new and simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid form — often referred to as the FAFSA — last weekend. It normally opens on ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — High school seniors and returning college students who plan to attend in the fall of 2026 can now submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the ...

Families fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year since this is the best (and only) way to qualify for certain types of financial assistance for college. That said, recent ...

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A nationwide scam to steal federal financial aid has hit close to home. PSC has seen cases dating back to the COVID pandemic.

FAFSA is open and here are the deadlines to keep in mind for California students. Here's what to know about FAFSA.