A student age 24 or older by Dec. 31 of the award year is considered independent for federal financial aid purposes.

Did you know: marital status can be a factor when determining financial aid eligibility. And married students may get more ...

"Because there were technical difficulties with the FAFSA for the last two cycles, it's hard to say whether overall this has ...

Some students will see reductions to their financial aid refunds in future academic years as a result of paying for a University meal plan, Director of Financial Aid Liz Badger said at Monday’s ...

With some colleges listing total annual costs nearing $100,000, it may be more important than ever for aspiring students to find and consider schools that offer generous financial aid packages.