This year, families facing the financial strain of college costs are experiencing a delay in the processing of their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms. The Education Department implemented changes aimed at simplifying the FAFSA process to increase accessibility and potentially unlock more financial aid for families. However, this resulted in a delay in sending students’ FAFSA data to schools, impacting families’ ability to plan for and afford higher education.
Some parents and high school seniors are running low on time to figure out how they’ll pay for college as the chaotic financial aid rollout continues
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