FAFSA

Intentionally providing false information on the FAFSA is considered federal financial aid fraud. Penalties can include up to $20,000 in fines, five years in prison, and repayment of aid received.…

The FAFSA does not count the cash value of a life insurance policy as an asset. A life insurance payout may count as income if it’s reported on your tax…

The 2026–27 FAFSA will officially launch nationwide on October 1, but beta testing has already started. Parents and students can request to join the beta testing program, which allows them…

Even if you don’t think you’ll receive financial aid, you should fill out the FAFSA. According to Sallie How America Pays for College report, 74% of students and families completed…

The FAFSA Deadline Act now mandates that the form be available by October 1 each year. The Department of Education has announced improvements to the FAFSA form, including a redesign…