New Online Tool Makes Planning for College Easy

PDF Guru's US College Net Price Calculator is a one-stop shop for college financial planning. Getting a clear answer on ...
Morningstar

Does a 529 Plan Affect Financial Aid?

A 529 savings plan can be a powerful tool when saving for future education expenses because investments in the plan can increase tax-free, but many savers don’t take full advantage of the benefits ...
Seattle Times

FAQ about FAFSA, WAFSA and financial aid for WA students

Washington students are now able to access two key forms that can help them obtain thousands of dollars in financial aid for higher education. Applications are now open for the Free Application for ...
University of California

10 tips on financial aid at the University of California. For starters: More than half of students pay no tuition.

UC has one of the strongest financial aid programs in the nation, with more than half of California undergraduates getting enough financial aid to cover all their tuition.
The New York Times

The FAFSA Form Is Coming on Time This Year. For a Change.

The federal form, used to determine financial aid, will be available to the public on Oct. 1. Technical glitches that delayed the form for the past two years are said to have been resolved. By Ann ...

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley is a public institution that was founded in 1868. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, ...
MassLive

4 essential things to know when saving for college in 2025

While saving for college is a great way to prepare for your child’s future, it can also penalize you when it comes time to apply for financial aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ...
Newsweek

How FAFSA Functions Under the Department of Education as Trump to Cut Agency

The future of the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) remains uncertain as former President Donald Trump moves forward with plans to dismantle the agency. The move raises questions about the fate of ...
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Completing the FAFSA: Everything You Should Know

Text Callout : Key Takeaways - (Nov '24) Completing the FAFSA: Everything You Should Know Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which opened Nov. 18 to all applicants, is ...
Los Angeles Times

College-bound students fear ‘outing’ undocumented parents on FAFSA financial aid form

Students with parents who are undocumented immigrants face uncertainties about submitting college financial aid applications. Student fears mount as President-elect Donald Trump vows mass deportation ...
Brandeis University

Office of Student Financial Services

The Brandeis Commitment provides families within specified income ranges free or half tuition. WHAT IS THE BRANDEIS Commitment? Did you know? Brandeis meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all ...