Financial Aid Fraud Conviction of Charlie Javice

Charlie Javice, founder of a startup company, was convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase of $175 million by exaggerating her customer base. She and her co-defendant could face decades in prison. The company, Frank, promised to simplify the financial aid application process for students.

Critique of U.S. Financial Aid to Ukraine and Transgender Agenda

Detroit rapper Trick Trick criticized U.S. financial aid to Ukraine and transgender agenda, calling for focus on domestic issues. He clashed with a reporter who accused him of being transphobic during a podcast interview.

Proposed Legislation to Help Farming Families with Federal Student Aid

Bipartisan lawmakers propose legislation to amend federal student aid provisions to help students in farming families receive aid without having to sell off their farm or small business. The bill would exempt farms and small family businesses from considerations in the Higher Education Act of 1965, offering a more realistic calculation for rural students seeking federal aid.

U.S. Department of Education Releases Improved FAFSA Form for 2025-26 School Year

The U.S. Department of Education has released the FAFSA form for the 2025-26 school year, which has undergone significant improvements compared to the previous year's version. The updated form aims to provide a smoother user experience and reduce delays in the financial aid application process.

Delay in Rollout of Updated FAFSA Application

The Department of Education has delayed the rollout of the updated FAFSA application for the 2025-2026 cycle to address issues from the previous cycle.

Russia's Invasion of Ukraine and Financial Aid to Support Ukraine

The roots of Russia's invasion of Ukraine go back decades and run deep. Western leaders have agreed to use the interest from frozen Russian financial assets to help support Ukraine fight Russia and rebuild after the war. The United States and European countries have different proposals for distributing the money. President Biden is expected to make a final push to secure a deal at the G7 summit in Puglia, Italy.

University of Oklahoma lawsuit over racial bias in financial aid

Students at the University of Oklahoma file a lawsuit alleging racial bias in financial aid, claiming violation of equal protection clause rights. The lawsuit names university officials as defendants and points out instances of race-based decision making on campus.

FAFSA delays and college enrollment

FAFSA delays and missteps are resulting in fewer students filling out the aid form, raising concerns about decreased college enrollment.

College Financial Aid Delays

College financial aid packages are delayed due to issues with the new FAFSA form, leading some schools to send provisional offers while others wait for more reliable data. Mixed-status families face additional challenges in the application process.

Western Balkan countries agree to speed up regional cooperation for EU financial aid

Former President Trump shares views on foreign aid in town hall on 'The Ingraham Angle.' Western Balkan countries agree to speed up regional cooperation to benefit from new EU plan of financial aid. Aid contingent on reforms to align with EU rules.

FAFSA Glitch and Temporary Workaround for Texas Students with Immigrant Parents

A glitch in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has prevented Texas students with immigrant, non-citizen parents from applying for financial assistance, but a temporary workaround has been rolled out by the U.S. Department of Education to help students meet deadlines.