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

Big changes are on the horizon for federal financial aid and the college students who rely on it. Here's what to expect.

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. When Congress failed to fund the government at the beginning of October, students ...

With the cost of attending the University of Mississippi now topping $31,000 a year, more students are discovering that ...

Recent updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid could make it easier for prospective college students and ...

If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a ...

Higher education institutions are increasingly turning to data and analytics to guide how they award financial aid. More than 60 percent of institutions use analytics to inform financial aid functions ...