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The Department of Education announced when college students can begin filling out FAFSA forms for 2025-26 after a botched rollout of the 2024-25 form.

Dept. of Education announces when college students can file a FAFSA for 2025-26

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Washington (CNN) — Only a limited number of students and families will be able to access the government’s college financial aid form – which they must submit to be eligible for federal loans and grants – on the traditional October 1 launch date.

College financial aid form will be delayed for some students after last year’s botched rollout

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The Department of Education announced Wednesday the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms for next year’s college hopefuls will not be fully launched until Dec. 1, two months behind the typical schedule. The belated timeline follows the chaotic rollout of this year’s revamped forms, which were beset...

FAFSA forms delayed again after last year’s shaky rollout of revamped applications

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College-bound students applying for financial aid this year will have to wait until December to start the process, after the Education Department said it would delay the release of the FAFSA following last year's bungled rollout. The form, officially called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, will fully launch...

FAFSA Launch Will Be Delayed for a Second Year

The U.S. Education Department (ED) is again shifting the FAFSA process for the 2025-26 award year. It will still release the form on October 1, as it has previously announced, but for testing with a limited set of students and colleges. It will make the full application available to all students on or before December 1.

ED shifts again on FAFSA

The Biden administration is again gearing up to try to forgive the student debt of tens of millions of Americans, after the Supreme Court struck down its first effort last year. Now, the president has directed the U.S. Department of Education to pursue the regulatory process. In the coming days,...

Check your email: U.S. government is sending notes to millions on upcoming student-loan forgiveness

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With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]

Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week

The first round of August’s Social Security payments will go out to retirees on Aug. 14. Here is everything to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which are worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70,  What is it? Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act […]

Social Security update: First round of August payments worth $4,873 to go out in 18 days

The second round of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) payments will be sent out by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today. Eligible households will receive a new Summer EBT card with $120 per child starting on July 19. Households will receive only one card with the full benefit amount for all eligible children.

Second Round of Summer EBT Payments Going Out

Looking for the best ways to get free money from the government? Getting free money from the government might sound too good to be true, but there are actually several ways you can receive financial assistance. From helping with monthly expenses to finding unclaimed funds, these programs and resources can be a big help. The…

17 Ways To Get Free Money From the Government

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Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S.Millions of children in six states won’t get federally backed summer food benefits they’re eligible for until just before school starts. And in Delaware, Montana, and Nevada, half a million kids won’t get them until the new school year begins.Summer EBT, also known as SUN Bucks, provides low-income families with $120 per school-age child to buy groceries over the summer. It’s a rare example of a pandemic-era program that Congress made permanent, and most states are offering it for the first time this...

Summer EBT delays have left families waiting weeks or months for crucial food benefits

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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The Education Department is getting close to implementing its broader student-debt cancellation plan this fall, and it has new details on eligibility.

Millions of student-loan borrowers are getting new details on qualifying for Biden's broader debt cancellation plan coming this fall

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According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

Maybe it's something you've wondered: What happens to your student loan debt when you die?. Here are the options and protections to know about. It's not unusual to hear people struggling with their student loan debt bemoan that they feel like they'll be paying until they die. Which begs the question: What happens to the debt at that point?

Here's what happens to your student loan debt when you die

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In a divided vote on Senate Bill 1084, which would make a variety of regulatory changes including putting a ban on lab grown meat state-wide, Florida’s Senate and House ultimately decided to pass it, sending it on to Governor DeSantis for approval. DeSantis officially approved it on May 1, 2024, and the law came into effect on July 1, 2024.

DeSantis Signed New Florida Law: Selling Lab Grown Meat Is Now A Second Degree Misdemeanor

July's Supplemental Security Income payment was the typical monthly payment that recipients expect, but August and September will be a bit different. We'll explain why below. Also, if you didn't know, you might be getting a boost to your checks later this year. SSI benefits are managed by the Social...

SSI Beneficiaries Are Getting Two Payments in August. Here's Why

A court blocked the SAVE student-loan repayment plan. All 8 million impacted borrowers will be placed on forbearance.

8 million student-loan borrowers on Biden's new repayment plan don't have to make payments after a federal court blocked the program in full

The US Sun

HUNDREDS of dollars are up for grabs – if you open a new bank account. The free bonus cash is being offered by the likes of Wells Fargo and Chase to reward customers making the switch. Many banks across America are currently offering a sign-up bonus to entice people to open a new account, reported […]

Americans can get up to $300 in free money if they’re looking for a new bank – two steps to qualify for the cash

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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The rollout for the updated FAFSA application has been delayed — again

The Department of Education has again delayed the rollout of its updated federal financial aid application, known as FAFSA. The agency said Wednesday it will begin...

The rollout for the updated FAFSA application has been delayed — again

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