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

The average annual college cost per student was $38,270 in 2024. The two main ways to get free money for college are through grants and scholarships. You can find grants from colleges, state ...

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced plans to require students to submit the FAFSA as part of the high school graduation process in ...

Many families think they won't qualify for financial aid and don't apply. There are two types of financial aid: need-based ...

There’s one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it looks a lot different than in prior years. The Free Application for Federal ...

Did you know: marital status can be a factor when determining financial aid eligibility. And married students may get more ...

Whether you’re going back to school to finish your degree, for career growth, a fresh start or simply to chase a passion, ...

Federal aid may not cover your full college tuition bill, but there are ways to close the gap before classes begin.

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced plans to require students to submit the FAFSA as part of the high school graduation process in Washington.