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After years of steady increases, the number of students earning college degrees fell for the second year in a row, according to a recent report.

As of late March, 40 percent fewer first-time filers had completed the FAFSA compared with the same time last year, according to Education Department data.

High school senior Isela has made dozens of calls to the federal financial aid hotline. But last Thursday was the first time she managed to get through to a real person. When she tried to connect her mother to the call, it disconnected. It was the latest hurdle for Isela, 18, who was one of two s

Arizona has launched a statewide campaign to get more students to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Gov. Katie Hobbs declared April "Finish Line to the FAFSA" month and sent a letter to all school leaders and school counselors across the state asking for their help to prioritize FAFSA completion.Arizona has consistently ranked close to last in the

In the final days before the state deadline schools are scrambling to help students complete the form. But they face a critical barrier: They dont know who has filed the application and who hasnt.

A Barton financial aid officer answers a student’s questions about the FAFSA. The new fina

Ellie Bruecker, the interim director of research at The Institute for College Access and Success, said there will likely be a decline in enrollment.

Heres a roundup of local stories that ran this week.

A student aid expert is warning others that 2024 college enrollment is going to drop after FAFSA applications reached a record low this year. The National…

Just 23% of Arizona high school seniors have submitted their Free Application for Federal Student Aid so far and others stand to miss out.