FAFSA Delays Threaten Timely Financial Aid for College Students

Education Department's decision to halt batch corrections until 2025-26 could leave students without aid as new school year approaches.

Colleges can no longer submit batch corrections for FAFSA applications this year, increasing administrative burdens.
The delay affects the 2024-25 academic year, potentially leaving students without necessary funds to start classes.
The decision follows a series of glitches and processing errors since the new FAFSA form's launch in December 2023.
Financial aid professionals criticize the move, citing significant impacts on low-income students and increased workload for staff.
The Education Department offers technical assistance to institutions but prioritizes a robust launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA form.