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Opinion | Every FAFSA Delay Puts College Further Out of Reach

FAFSA operational glitches and delays are causing significant issues for students and schools.
Students are facing challenges making informed college decisions due to delays in financial aid offers.

Opinion | The federal government's financial aid failure is a disgrace

Issues with the FAFSA form are discouraging working-class students from pursuing college education, jeopardizing their future opportunities.

How one botched form will impact the number of U.S. students attending college

FAFSA technical glitches led to a 9% drop in application completion, impacting students' college choices and financial planning.

Students Fear Applying for Financial Aid Will Prompt Family Members' Deportation

Filling out the FAFSA is crucial for students, regardless of family immigration status, but it comes with potential risks.

Federal student aid still up in the air for many

College students face challenges with FAFSA causing uncertainty in financial aid

Full FAFSA launch by Dec. 1: What students and families need to know

The 2025-26 FAFSA has an early launch and simplified process, addressing past issues and aiming for improved accessibility.

Opinion | Every FAFSA Delay Puts College Further Out of Reach

FAFSA operational glitches and delays are causing significant issues for students and schools.
Students are facing challenges making informed college decisions due to delays in financial aid offers.

Opinion | The federal government's financial aid failure is a disgrace

Issues with the FAFSA form are discouraging working-class students from pursuing college education, jeopardizing their future opportunities.

How one botched form will impact the number of U.S. students attending college

FAFSA technical glitches led to a 9% drop in application completion, impacting students' college choices and financial planning.

Students Fear Applying for Financial Aid Will Prompt Family Members' Deportation

Filling out the FAFSA is crucial for students, regardless of family immigration status, but it comes with potential risks.

Federal student aid still up in the air for many

College students face challenges with FAFSA causing uncertainty in financial aid

Full FAFSA launch by Dec. 1: What students and families need to know

The 2025-26 FAFSA has an early launch and simplified process, addressing past issues and aiming for improved accessibility.
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Fewer 18-year-olds enrolled in college this fall

18-year-old freshmen enrollment dropped 5% this fall, largely due to FAFSA rollout issues and other socio-economic factors.
Decline in enrollment affects 46 states, contrasting sharply with growth from 2022 to 2023.

Freshman enrollment is down at US colleges - and after the past few years, it's no wonder

Higher education faces a notable enrollment decline, especially among first-year students, influenced by FAFSA mishaps and shifting perceptions of the institution.
Confidence in higher education has drastically decreased, with only 36% of adults expressing significant trust.

About 1,000 students to test 2025-26 FAFSA in first round

The U.S. Education Department will test the 2025-26 FAFSA application before its full release to improve the process based on earlier issues.

U.S. once again delays gainful reporting requirements

Colleges now have until January 15 to submit student outcome data, extending an earlier deadline.

First phase of FAFSA testing fosters cautious optimism

This year's FAFSA rollout has seen significant improvements based on positive early feedback from testers and organizations involved.

The 2025-26 FAFSA is now broadly available. Is it ready?

The FAFSA for 2025-26 has been launched in an Expanded Beta phase, allowing significant user engagement while addressing previous issues.

Fewer 18-year-olds enrolled in college this fall

18-year-old freshmen enrollment dropped 5% this fall, largely due to FAFSA rollout issues and other socio-economic factors.
Decline in enrollment affects 46 states, contrasting sharply with growth from 2022 to 2023.

Freshman enrollment is down at US colleges - and after the past few years, it's no wonder

Higher education faces a notable enrollment decline, especially among first-year students, influenced by FAFSA mishaps and shifting perceptions of the institution.
Confidence in higher education has drastically decreased, with only 36% of adults expressing significant trust.

About 1,000 students to test 2025-26 FAFSA in first round

The U.S. Education Department will test the 2025-26 FAFSA application before its full release to improve the process based on earlier issues.

U.S. once again delays gainful reporting requirements

Colleges now have until January 15 to submit student outcome data, extending an earlier deadline.

First phase of FAFSA testing fosters cautious optimism

This year's FAFSA rollout has seen significant improvements based on positive early feedback from testers and organizations involved.

The 2025-26 FAFSA is now broadly available. Is it ready?

The FAFSA for 2025-26 has been launched in an Expanded Beta phase, allowing significant user engagement while addressing previous issues.
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Missouri executes man prosecutors thought innocent. And, FAFSA's disastrous launch

FAFSA changes have caused confusion and errors, affecting student aid applications, especially for low-income students.
Marcellus Williams was executed despite posthumous doubts about his guilt due to contaminated evidence.

After Botched Rollout, FAFSA Is Delayed for a Second Year

The Education Department announced a delay in the federal student aid application form for the 2025-26 academic year due to persisting technical problems.

Leadership Failures Helped Lead to FAFSA Debacle, Watchdog Finds

Education Department leadership failed to manage deadlines and underestimated technical issues during the FAFSA overhaul, severely impacting students' ability to apply for financial aid.

Watchdog sheds light on FAFSA fiasco, from a birthday bug to call center failures

The FAFSA rollout faced multiple issues, impacting federal student aid accessibility. The U.S. Department of Education struggled with miscommunication and technical defects.

New FAFSA process hopes to address issues from last year's botched launch

FAFSA form for 2025-2026 to be tested with volunteer students before full release, aiming to improve application process.

The Education Department's $50 million FAFSA completion push

Funding is crucial for organizations assisting with FAFSA submissions to support students during challenging times.

Missouri executes man prosecutors thought innocent. And, FAFSA's disastrous launch

FAFSA changes have caused confusion and errors, affecting student aid applications, especially for low-income students.
Marcellus Williams was executed despite posthumous doubts about his guilt due to contaminated evidence.

After Botched Rollout, FAFSA Is Delayed for a Second Year

The Education Department announced a delay in the federal student aid application form for the 2025-26 academic year due to persisting technical problems.

Leadership Failures Helped Lead to FAFSA Debacle, Watchdog Finds

Education Department leadership failed to manage deadlines and underestimated technical issues during the FAFSA overhaul, severely impacting students' ability to apply for financial aid.

Watchdog sheds light on FAFSA fiasco, from a birthday bug to call center failures

The FAFSA rollout faced multiple issues, impacting federal student aid accessibility. The U.S. Department of Education struggled with miscommunication and technical defects.

New FAFSA process hopes to address issues from last year's botched launch

FAFSA form for 2025-2026 to be tested with volunteer students before full release, aiming to improve application process.

The Education Department's $50 million FAFSA completion push

Funding is crucial for organizations assisting with FAFSA submissions to support students during challenging times.
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Ed Department taps College Board President to oversee FAFSA

The Education Department has appointed College Board president Jeremy Singer to oversee the FAFSA rollout, signaling a new approach to address concerns about delays and technical glitches.

GAO releases initial findings from FAFSA investigation

The government's investigation found significant mismanagement in the FAFSA rollout, leading to delays and technical issues.

Ed Department taps College Board President to oversee FAFSA

The Education Department has appointed College Board president Jeremy Singer to oversee the FAFSA rollout, signaling a new approach to address concerns about delays and technical glitches.

GAO releases initial findings from FAFSA investigation

The government's investigation found significant mismanagement in the FAFSA rollout, leading to delays and technical issues.
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A FAFSA Fiasco Has Students Still Asking: Which College Can They Afford?

College-bound seniors face uncertainty due to FAFSA application issues.

NY state will require students to complete FAFSA or waiver

New York State will require high school seniors to complete FAFSA, a similar aid form, or opt-out waiver, part of the 2024-25 budget.

Plunge in FAFSA completion could spark an enrollment crisis

State leaders and organizations are urgently pushing for FAFSA submissions before high school graduation.
Counselors and students are facing challenges leading to potential significant FAFSA submission drops and enrollment declines.
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Exclusive: The Education Department says it will fix its $1.8 billion FAFSA mistake

This year's FAFSA is months behind schedule and includes a mistake that would have cost students $1.8 billion in federal student aid.
The U.S. Education Department has confirmed that they will fix the FAFSA mistake in time for the 2024-2025 award year.
The mistake would make some students and families appear to have more income than they really do, resulting in less financial aid.

College financial aid extension in the works for California students hurt by FAFSA mess

California lawmakers are considering extending the deadline for college financial aid applications by a month.
The bill aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable by addressing issues at the federal level.

Department of Education takes steps to speed up financial aid awards after bumpy FAFSA rollout

The Department of Education is taking steps to speed up college financial aid awards for the upcoming school year after a bumpy rollout of the new FAFSA.
The new FAFSA form, which is expected to make more students eligible for financial aid, has faced delays in availability and transferring financial information to colleges.

Exclusive: The Education Department says it will fix its $1.8 billion FAFSA mistake

This year's FAFSA is months behind schedule and includes a mistake that would have cost students $1.8 billion in federal student aid.
The U.S. Education Department has confirmed that they will fix the FAFSA mistake in time for the 2024-2025 award year.
The mistake would make some students and families appear to have more income than they really do, resulting in less financial aid.

College financial aid extension in the works for California students hurt by FAFSA mess

California lawmakers are considering extending the deadline for college financial aid applications by a month.
The bill aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable by addressing issues at the federal level.

Department of Education takes steps to speed up financial aid awards after bumpy FAFSA rollout

The Department of Education is taking steps to speed up college financial aid awards for the upcoming school year after a bumpy rollout of the new FAFSA.
The new FAFSA form, which is expected to make more students eligible for financial aid, has faced delays in availability and transferring financial information to colleges.
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Families, colleges remain in limbo as the Education Department promises to fix FAFSA

The U.S. Department of Education will fix a serious mistake with this year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Families and college financial aid offices are concerned about the impact of this mistake on students' financial aid applications.

Dewan: FAFSA changes could make it easier for families to get aid for college costs - San Jose Spotlight

Financial aid applications for college help families manage college costs.
High schools in California are required to verify completion of financial aid applications.
The FAFSA form now integrates tax data and the eligibility formula has changed.

FAFSA woes lead to budget cuts at small colleges

Lindenwood University faced enrollment disruptions due to FAFSA delays, errors, and low completion rates, leading to budget cuts and staff layoffs.
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