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The Education Department announced an update to the SAI tables that will allow students to benefit from an additional $1.8 billion in aid. (Credit: Getty Images) (Richard Stephen via Getty Images)
The SAI is a number that estimates the applicant’s ability to pay for college, generated based on the information provided on the FAFSA. Colleges compare an applicant’s SAI with the cost of ...
The FAFSA application process is now easier to complete, as the application has been simplified in recent years to make it easier for students to apply for federal financial aid.
Grants are a type of financial aid that does not have to be repaid. Generally, grants are for undergraduate students and the grant amount is based on need, cost of attendance, and enrollment status. Federal Pell Grants are designed for low- and middle-income undergraduate students. Pell Grants for the 2023–2024 school year range from $750 to ...
The FAFSA update is slated to add an additional $1.8 billion in need-based student aid, but colleges and universities won’t receive the new information until March, according to the DOE.
Financial aid is available from federal and state governments, educational institutions, and private organizations. It can be awarded through grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships. To apply for federal financial aid, students must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid .
The FAFSA Simplification Act was a part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Students who are military veterans and active duty service members may apply for financial aid by filing a FAFSA even if they also apply for education and housing benefits offered by the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill and its
Applying for financial aid looks like it’ll be a much less bumpy process for college-bound students and their parents this coming academic year compared to the glitch-filled debacle that roiled ...