The rollout of the revamped FAFSA was marred by numerous issues, leading to delays and technical defects that jeopardized federal student aid access for millions.
The GAO highlighted over 55 technical defects in the FAFSA, revealing significant miscommunication and failures within the U.S. Department of Education during its high-tech overhaul.
Congress aimed to simplify the FAFSA and broaden access to aid, but the rushed implementation under the Biden administration resulted in a complicated and problematic process.
Despite Congress granting extensions, the Education Department released a flawed FAFSA that remained incomplete and troublesome for students needing immediate assistance.
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