A student age 24 or older by Dec. 31 of the award year is considered independent for federal financial aid purposes.
Applying for student aid can be a stressful, fraught process at the best of times. But in the past two years, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been a particular source of ...
The rate of high school seniors completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid has hit an all-time high with the class of 2026, according to data from the National College Attainment Network.