January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. When Dr. Daisy Gonzales took over as executive director of the California Student Aid ...

As institutions navigate complex processes and steer through shifting regulations, there is a pressing demand for innovative technological solutions. Automation is emerging as a transformative force ...

To the early birds go the money, which is often the case when it comes to college financial aid. Since the Free Application ...

Big changes are on the horizon for federal financial aid and the college students who rely on it. Here's what to expect.

For the second time in two years, college students, families and higher education financial aid administrators face uncertainty with the availability and reliability of the Free Application for ...

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In a normal year, Nicole Whelan, a research analyst at the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, can predict how much money the need-based state grant program will need far in advance of when students ...

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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Faced with growing reports of fraud, the U.S. Department of Education will make it harder for certain students to ...

When the U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it was eliminating nearly half of its staff, it said that it would “continue to deliver on all statutory programs that fall under the ...

Federal Student Aid form to apply for free federal and state student grants, work-study and loans. Bob Brawdy Tri-City Herald Historically, high school seniors and college students would begin filing ...

A 529 savings plan can be a powerful tool when saving for future education expenses because investments in the plan can increase tax-free, but many savers don’t take full advantage of the benefits ...