A student age 24 or older by Dec. 31 of the award year is considered independent for federal financial aid purposes.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is officially available Oct. 1, 2026. Don't get tripped up by one of these ...

The FAFSA is the financial aid form for accessing grants, federal student loans and work-study funds. The average price for in-state students is about a fourth of what's charged at private colleges, ...

Here are the new FAFSA anti-fraud measures for the 2027-28 academic year, along with guidance on ensuring your application is ...

For U.S. Citizens and eligible non-citizens, any need-based aid you receive is determined by the results of your FAFSA for the upcoming year. If you have previously received an RIT Grant, you will ...