A look ahead at the federal policies taking effect in 2026 that will shape how students and families pay for college.

Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten repayment options this year. Experts say take ...

Federal student loan limits can leave a college funding gap that private student loans can fill. Private loans have different ...

Key Points ・Graduate PLUS loans will no longer be available to new borrowers starting July 1, 2026. ・Parents and graduate ...

There's one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it's about to look a lot different. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, ...

A federal government shutdown has furloughed more than 2,100 U.S. Department of Education employees. Students are encouraged to continue filing their FAFSA applications, which will still be processed.

Student loans are the major form of self-help aid available to Keene State College students who are enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program (six credits per semester for undergraduates ...

Colleges won't start receiving students' financial aid data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, until the first half of March - more than a month later than expected ...

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency is hosting several free webinars to assist college-bound students and their families in correctly completing and submitting the Free Application ...

WASHINGTON,DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks with President Donald J Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. The ...

Before considering private loan options, you should apply for federal, state, and institutional financial aid, including federal student loans which have a fixed interest rate. Keene State College ...