FAFSA, Department of Education

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What's the Future of Student Loans and FAFSA if the Department of Education Goes Under?
The White House wants to end the federal education agency, but you should still fill out FAFSA now if you want financial aid for next year.
FAFSA could stay despite dismantling of the Department of Education
Despite the Department of Education's closure, FAFSA is expected to remain. Experts urge students to continue applying, though processing delays may occur due to staffing cuts.
How FAFSA Functions Under the Department of Education as Trump to Cut Agency
Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education raises concerns about FAFSA, student loans, and financial aid.

Income-based repayment, student loan and Financial Aid

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FAFSA workshops in Kern County to help students with financial aid applications
George Clooney appeared on the March 23 episode of CBS’ “60 Minutes” to promote the Broadway production of “Good Night, and Good Luck,” based on his Oscar-nominated 2005 film. Clooney directed the movie and now stars in the play as CBS broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow, who confronts U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy’s pursuit of alleged …
Can Louisiana students still apply for Financial Aid Income-Driven Repayment Plans?
In February, the ability to apply for Federal Student Aid was blocked. Now, applications are back open. Here's what to know about Income-Driven plans.
Trump administration re-opens student loan repayment plan applications
The U.S. Department of Education announced it is re-opening the online applications for income-driven repayment plans, the programs used by millions of federal student loan borrowers to repay their debt.
Trump gutted the office overseeing financial aid and student loans. These charts show how.
More than 600 positions have been eliminated from the U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid office, internal ...
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Is the FAFSA Poised for Another Fiasco?
The federal student aid form had just begun to stabilize after a disastrous launch last winter. Then the Trump administration ...
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Fewer Louisiana students seek college aid after state ends FAFSA requirement
The number of Louisiana students who have applied for federal financial aid for college is down 12% so far this year, even as ...
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What Happens to the FAFSA and Student Loans if the Department of Education Shuts Down?
The summary should include your Student Aid Index, which the department sends directly to the schools you listed on your FAFSA form. The schools use your SAI to calculate the amount of ...
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State leaders urge high school seniors to apply for financial aid by Wednesday
The California Student Aid Commission extended the state financial aid priority deadline after a delayed FAFSA rollout and privacy concerns for some families.
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Here's how to maximize your college financial aid offer — experts break it down
For families who have already filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, but are concerned about ...
Immigrant students’ dilemma: afford college vs. endanger family
Applying for federal financial aid — required by many colleges for grants and loans — could out an immigrant student or ...