2026 Accessibility Student loans 
College Planners of America
MAY 19, 2025
Direct Unsubsidized Loans are available regardless of financial need but begin accruing interest immediately after funds are disbursed. Federal loans make up the majority of college financing. The prevalence of Federal Direct Loans stems from their ease of access through the ED and their favorable terms.
NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance
MARCH 28, 2025
On March 26, 2025, the Department of Education reopened the online application for Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans for federal student loan borrowers. This follows a very stressful period for student loan borrowers. Contact their loan servicer and ask to be placed in a processing forbearance.
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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
APRIL 7, 2025
For example, a student who receives a combination of grants and scholarships could end up paying only a fraction of the total tuition. By submitting the FAFSA early, you unlock access to federal grants that can lower costs right off the bat. Now Enrolling: College Financial Aid Advising for the Class of 2026-2027!
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The most important financial document that students will file with their families this fall is the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. For the 2025-2026 application cycle, the FAFSA will come online in December. You may never know what aid your student can receive!
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
OCTOBER 14, 2024
All of these programs are designed to make higher education more accessible. But, due to recent changes in the form, this year’s FAFSA for the 2025-2026 school year will be available starting December 1st. Filing the FAFSA 101: In the past, the FAFSA was available in the fall.
COE
MARCH 11, 2024
However, among several requests for flat or even decreased funding in the education arena, we are pleased to see that the President’s budget includes an increase of $20 million for the Federal TRIO Programs in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which would fund TRIO during Program Year 2025-2026.
Student Loan Hero
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Student loan forgiveness can wipe out part or all of your student loan debt. The big news on the student loan forgiveness front is that the federal government plans to forgive up to $10,000 in federally held student debt, or up to $20,000 if you previously received a Pell Grant. ( See more below ).
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