Declare Yourself Independent for Financial Aid

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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Borrowers report parents loans showing up on their student aid accounts after weekend update

Federal student loan borrowers are reporting that their parents’ Parent PLUS Loans (including loans already forgiven) are now ...
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Report: Sticker Prices Inch Up

College sticker prices rose slightly across all sectors for the 2025–26 academic year, according to the College Board’s Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid report, released Wednesday. For the ...