The deadline for students to apply for financial aid in California is approaching. Learn about the different applications and what's needed to apply.

New federal financial aid limits are on the way this summer for students and families, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The Education Department’s “Reimagining and Improving Student ...

The Trump administration has turned toward federal financial aid as a new pressure point for Harvard — but recent threats have yet to present a significant risk to Harvard’s financial footing or ...

Pell Grants, the federal financial aid program that helps low-income Americans afford college and has enjoyed broad bipartisan support, are projected to have big funding shortfalls that could ...

A new law will mean lower federal loan limits for some students and parents who help pay. Changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect on July 1, 2026, and could impact your ability to pay ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3 or OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025, through the federal budget reconciliation process. This legislation contains significant provisions that reshape ...

Each February, colleges across the country highlight Financial Aid Awareness Month to help students and families better understand the resources available to achieve their higher education goals ...

Students applying to the University of Wisconsin-Madison will soon need to complete a second, longer financial aid application if they want a share of the millions of dollars in financial aid the ...