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

The application students use to apply for financial aid has undergone substantial changes for the fall 2024 and spring 2025 school year. The Department of Education has been implementing changes to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kristen Moon is an entrepreneur covering college admission strategies. Mar 29, 2024, 01:55pm EDT Colleges have continued to raise ...

After months of waiting, high school seniors have most of their admission decisions in hand. If they are lucky and planned thoughtfully, they have options. Now comes the hard part of choosing a school ...

After years of criticism about financial aid letters that are confusing and sometimes misleading, about 400 schools have agreed to bring “clarity” to their communication. By Ann Carrns Colleges and ...

As institutions navigate complex processes and steer through shifting regulations, there is a pressing demand for innovative technological solutions. Automation is emerging as a transformative force ...

Most students can use financial aid to cover on-campus and off-campus housing costs, but there are some exceptions Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side ...