The Education Department has made a big mistake with this year’s FAFSA — one that could cost students financial aid they’re entitled to. It’s now grappling with how to implement a fix. Created at: January 9, 2024 at 10:00AM
The FAFSA rollout has been rough on students. The biggest problem is yet to come
FAFSA delays are straining families and colleges
This year’s federal aid form is new and improved. But it came three months later than normal, and in its first week, online access has been unpredictable. Created at: January 5, 2024 at 01:47PM
The U.S. Mint releases new commemorative coins honoring Harriet Tubman
The designs featured on the coins honor Tubman’s life and her work as an abolitionist and social activist. The coins include $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins and half-dollar coins. Created at: January 4, 2024 at 10:17PM
To tackle poverty, more states will offer bigger child tax credits in 2024
The new benefits take a cue from a pandemic success story — when an expanded U.S. child tax credit briefly cut child poverty in half. Some states include immigrants and index credits to inflation. Created at: January 1, 2024 at 10:00AM