Heading into the next FAFSA cycle, the US Department of Education already announced that it will release the 2025-2026 form this December rather than on the traditional Oct. 1. The government must use that extra time to learn the lessons from last year and make sure the form is completely ...
Most people complete the FAFSA in less than an hour, according to the Education Department. “Federal Student Aid has worked hard to enhance the form, and we think [returning students] will have a much smoother process this year,” Keller says. “So we don't want them to shy away from...
The FAFSA is a critical document that students need to complete in order to determine their eligibility for federal student aid, such as grants, scholarships, and work-study programs. The form requires accurate financial information, including details from the previous year’s tax return. The IRS ...