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Colorado Universities Extend Enrollment Deadlines Due to FAFSA Delays

The University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado State University Fort Collins have pushed back enrollment confirmation deadlines to June 1, aiming to accommodate students affected by nationwide FAFSA processing issues.

Overview

  • Colorado's largest universities, CU Boulder and CSU Fort Collins, delay enrollment deadlines to June 1 following FAFSA application glitches.
  • FAFSA delays stem from a new form rollout and systematic calculation errors, impacting millions of students' financial aid assessments.
  • Colleges across Colorado and the U.S. are adjusting deadlines to give students more time to make informed decisions about their education.
  • The U.S. Department of Education is working to correct a $1.8 billion aid calculation mistake, with financial aid information delayed until March.
  • Students and colleges navigate a 'crunched timeline' for financial aid decisions, affecting enrollment and planning for the upcoming academic year.