How Much Financial Aid Can You Get From FAFSA? Complete Guide

It’s the first question almost every family asks, and the honest answer is frustrating: it depends. But “it depends” isn’t useful, so this guide shows you what it depends on, which dollar figures are fixed by law, and which are decided by your

2027–28 FAFSA Is Now Open: Complete Guide for Students & Parents

If you were planning to wait until October 1 to start your financial aid paperwork, you can stop waiting. On September 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2027–28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is online and available