FAFSA Income Limits 2027: Are You Eligible For Student Aid?

There is no income limit to apply for the FAFSA, but income does impact the amount and type of aid you could get. Every ...
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Government shutdown and student loans explained (2026 update)

Payments still due and loan servicers remain open, collection activity will still happen. IDR applications will still be processed. Pell Grants and Direct Loans will continue to be disbursed, but ...
Government Technology

Federal Government Steps in to Curtail FAFSA Scams

New fraud-prevention measures are intended to ensure the integrity of the federal student aid system, though experts warn ...

Senators unveil bill to combat financial aid fraud by 'ghost students'

A bipartisan group of senators is introducing legislation to prevent fraudsters scamming the federal student aid system for ...
Inside Higher Ed

Federal Government Shuts Down, Again. Here’s What to Know.

The federal government is shutting down for the second time in four months. While the first closure persisted for a record 43 days, this one is expected to end within this week, as soon as Tuesday.
Washington Monthly

Confusing Financial Aid Offers Can Leave Families Deeper in Debt. Student Groups Say a New Legislative Fix Doesn’t Go Far Enough

Colleges lobbied against a bill requiring them to use a uniform financial aid offer letter to help families more easily ...
WUNC

UNC System students concerned policy draft could end some financial aid, legal services programs

North Carolina college students are concerned a UNC System policy draft could end some financial aid and legal services programs. The regulation would prohibit student activity fees from funding ...