Gov. Lee will not use state reserves for SNAP food aid if shutdown holds, GOP officials open

Gov. Bill Lee says he "shares frustration" of poor families that won't see federal SNAP benefits but won't use state funds to ...
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State legislation extends financial aid deadline when FAFSA is delayed

Gov. Gavin Newsom approved legislation recently to extend the deadline to apply for financial aid programs administered by the California Student Aid Commission when there is a delay accessing the ...

Student Loan Update: FAFSA Applications Open Despite Government Shutdown

The Education Department said it will continue to process FAFSA, which recently went live, amid the government shutdown.

Gov. Newsom sends National Guard to aid food banks due to SNAP funding delays

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he will be deploying the California National Guard and state volunteers on a humanitarian ...
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The 2026-27 FAFSA application is live. Here's what to know

Despite the U.S. government shutdown, the Education Department will continue to process the FAFSA. If it's your first time ...
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FAFSA now open for Tennessee students despite government shutdown

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Despite the federal government shutdown, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now open for all Tennessee students. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission ...

FAQ about FAFSA, WAFSA and financial aid for WA students

Completing either the FAFSA or the WASFA could mean significant financial help in paying for college, trade school and ...
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U.S. Department of Education simplifies FAFSA application process

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as FAFSA, will open on Oct. 1, the U.S. Department of Education announced this week, with a few changes aimed at simplifying the process for ...