Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education raises concerns about FAFSA, student loans, and financial aid.

The White House claims the department will still manage student loans, but the future of FAFSA remains uncertain.

Eligibility for federal student financial aid is primarily based on income as reported for tax purposes. However, tax-exempt ...

For example, if you will be attending fall 2024 ... or a person that the state has determined to be your legal parent. When you file the FAFSA, you can sign the form using your FSA ID or by printing ...

The 2025-26 FAFSA became available to all applicants in late November as the Department of Education worked through issues based on early testing and feedback. The form is similar to the 2024-25 ...

Sometimes the form may be unavailable ... to insure more students get aid. The old FAFSA used Expected Family Contribution to show families how colleges would determine aid eligibility. For example, a ...

Here is what to know. A major difference in this year's FAFSA form is when it rolls out. The start of October "typically signifies the beginning of the college financial aid application process ...