How the FAFSA fiasco may transform the Education DepartmentFAFSA's 2024-25 rollout improved significantly after the U.S. Education Department engaged experienced leaders from the College Board.
About 1,000 students to test 2025-26 FAFSA in first roundThe U.S. Education Department will test the 2025-26 FAFSA application before its full release to improve the process based on earlier issues.
Five percent of FAFSAs will have to be reprocessed, ED saysAround 320,000 FAFSA forms need to be reprocessed due to tax data inconsistencies.The errors primarily affect FAFSA applicants eligible for education tax credits, with implications on aid eligibility.
How the FAFSA fiasco may transform the Education DepartmentFAFSA's 2024-25 rollout improved significantly after the U.S. Education Department engaged experienced leaders from the College Board.
About 1,000 students to test 2025-26 FAFSA in first roundThe U.S. Education Department will test the 2025-26 FAFSA application before its full release to improve the process based on earlier issues.
Five percent of FAFSAs will have to be reprocessed, ED saysAround 320,000 FAFSA forms need to be reprocessed due to tax data inconsistencies.The errors primarily affect FAFSA applicants eligible for education tax credits, with implications on aid eligibility.
Education Department begins sending financial aid data: reportThe U.S. Education Department is gradually sending financial aid data to colleges.Delays in providing crucial financial aid data have impacted college admissions timelines.
Education Dept. Investigates Claims of Discrimination Against Palestinian Students at HarvardThe U.S. Education Department is investigating Harvard over allegations of failing to protect Palestinian, Muslim, and Arab students from harassment.Harvard is also facing a separate investigation into complaints of antisemitism.