A student age 24 or older by Dec. 31 of the award year is considered independent for federal financial aid purposes.
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The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now open for families and students to submit. The application can unlock thousands of dollars in financial aid, grants and other support for ...
Just ahead of the official Dec. 1 launch date, the Department of Education announced all students and families can now access the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Following a rocky ...