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“This is the largest change that has happened to the financial aid application in 40 years.”

Gov. Kathy Hohcul made it clear with her announced initiatives that she intends to make New York’s public higher education institutions more accessible. Among her declarations, she announced support for enhancing SNAP programs for students, making all students fill out their federal aid applications, and allowing direct admission for state high school students in the top 10 percent of their class.

For high school seniors and their families, choosing a college has become a lot like shopping for a new car — except that haggling isn’t allowed, and financing is more specifically “financial aid,” in the form of subsidized, unsubsidized or private student loans.

Several changes have been made to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is made available annually to grant students the opportunity to receive financial aid for college.

The FAFSA workshops will be Wednesday evenings through April 24.

The FAFSA is finally open for students and families. Heres what you need to know to make filing smooth and maximize the ability to get financial aid.

Families should expect a significant decrease in questions, new language on the form and possibly larger grants for some students.

The redesigned 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available around the clock, following a weeklong soft launch, during which the form was open for as little

As the semester gets underway, it can be easy to get wrapped up in the busyness and stress of this time of year, but it’s important to remember to take breaks and have fun as well! Check out these exciting activities and events happening on campus this week to get…

The University Park Undergraduate Association announced in November it would be financing a campaign to help students understand changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.