Education Department Launches Full Review After FAFSA Rollout Issues
Efforts include leadership changes and enhanced oversight to address delays and errors in financial aid processing.
- Over 10 million FAFSA applications have been processed despite initial setbacks.
- The Department of Education is restructuring the Federal Student Aid office for better efficiency.
- Students from low-income and immigrant families were disproportionately affected by the rollout problems.
- New measures include hiring IT experts and consulting firms to improve future FAFSA processes.
- Extended support hours and additional funds are being provided to assist students with applications.