Anyone heading to college should fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to put themselves in the running for financial aid. The amount of financial aid you receive is ...

Claiming a college student as a dependent can affect which education credits and tax benefits are available to the family and to the student. The outcome depends on factors such as income levels, ...

It can be confusing to understand whether you're a dependent or independent student for FAFSA and financial aid purposes. Given the current cost of higher education, college students need all the help ...