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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education moved aggressively in December to overhaul how students pay for college, evaluate its value, and protect federal aid from abuse, unveiling a …
Education Shake-Up: FAFSA Warnings, SAVE Ends, Pell Expands, Fraud Blocked Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education unveiled a series of major initiatives last week, highlighted by the earliest-ever launch of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), …
Education Department Launches FAFSA Early, Expands Charter Funds, Honors Scholars Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has certified to Congress that the 2026–2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form will be available on schedule this …
Education Department Certifies On-Time Launch of 2026–2027 FAFSA Form Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has announced a series of measures designed to strengthen accountability and ensure that federal student aid funds are distributed responsibly. Following a …
Protecting Your Tax Dollars: Education Dept. Cracks Down on Aid Fraud Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has successfully processed over 8 million Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) forms for the 2025–26 academic cycle, marking a nearly …
FAFSA Breakthrough! 8 Million Applications Processed, Fraud Exposed, and Major Reforms Unveiled Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has announced several advancements and strategic initiatives concerning the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Over 1.5 million applications have been …
Department of Education Highlights FAFSA Improvements and New Initiatives Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a comprehensive testing framework for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), set to initiate on October 1, 2024. …
Inside the FAFSA Overhaul: What the New Testing Framework Means for Future Students Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has partnered with national nonprofit uAspire to launch a free statewide helpdesk to assist students with the Free Application for Federal …
Pennsylvania Launches Free Helpdesk for FAFSA Assistance Read More