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Diverse students on a college campus, symbolizing future higher education policy

Higher Education Act Reauthorization: Impact on U.S. Students

The Higher Education Act Reauthorization for 2026 will significantly reshape financial aid, student loan programs, and institutional accountability, directly impacting U.S. students’ access and affordability in postsecondary education.

Diverse students on campus with FAFSA forms, symbolizing new financial aid access

New FAFSA Changes 2025-2026: 5 Key Student Aid Updates

The 2025-2026 FAFSA introduces significant changes, including a new Student Aid Index (SAI) replacing the EFC, expanded Pell Grant eligibility, and a streamlined application, profoundly impacting student aid for college-bound individuals.