2027-28 FAFSA opens in record time: Here's what you need to know

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially open for the 2027-28 academic year. In a major win for students and their families, the form launched on Wednesday, the earliest release in the program’s history.

Football Faceoff: Upper Dublin High School
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly cheers on the Upper Dublin High School football team in Fort Washington, PA, ahead of their game against Bensalem High School.

These universities in Pennsylvania, NJ and Delaware rank among top 100 in US: report

More than a dozen universities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware have claimed spots in the top 100 of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings.

These are the top-ranked HBCUs, according to US News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has released its ranking of the top historically Black colleges and universities, with Spelman College taking the No. 1 spot. Howard

Camp Kelly: Bucks IU Fab Lab Center
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly visits the day-off camp at the Bucks IU Fab Lab Center in Warminster, PA.

For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report

The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well. 

These are the top colleges, universities in the 2027 U.S. News rankings

A new college ranking evaluates nearly 1,700 institutions across the country based on academic quality, student outcomes, faculty resources and other factors.

States with the highest student debt burdens, according to data

Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges.

States where cursive handwriting is still taught in schools

Cursive’s comeback in U.S. public schools continues, even as the digital age reaches new heights and some question whether it's obsolete.

Football Faceoff: John Bartram High School
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Fox 29's Bob Kelly cheers on the football team at John Bartram High School in Southwest Philadelphia.

Cinnaminson votes down $76M school bond for upgrades, new classrooms and stadium

Cinnaminson residents are deciding on major school upgrades, including new classrooms and repairs. Tax impact could top $500 per year if both questions pass.

Student suspended for bringing coffee to class in act of 'civil disobedience'

A high school senior's suspension for bringing coffee to class in Upstate New York has prompted the school district to acknowledge it bypassed procedural laws when adopting its new code of conduct.

Avoiding common college scams this back to school season

As college students return to campus, the Better Business Bureau is outlining common scams used to target students and how to protect yourself from them.

Mantua public schools closed Wednesday after storms ravage town

Public schools in Mantua Township closed on Wednesday as the South Jersey town cleans up from damaging overnight storms.