Financial aid

Free tuition programs in two New England states have brought thousands of new students into community college classrooms. But they're also straining some schools' faculty and financial aid staff.

While Vanderbilt offers merit aid and need-based financial aid, its high sticker cost says a lot about college affordability in the U.S.

There's a push to convince colleges and universities to extend their admission deadlines to give students — and schools — more time.

This year's form will be shorter and easier to fill out. But it'll also arrive more than two months late.

It’s intended to make the process of getting financial aid less painful.

You can't get federal grants unless you fill out the FAFSA.

More than 90% of American colleges write offers without stating the net price. That makes it hard for prospective students to compare schools.