FAFSA Issues Jeopardize College Access for Millions

As the deadline approaches, ongoing FAFSA complications hinder financial aid distribution, affecting student decisions and college enrollment.

Recent FAFSA changes have led to a significant decrease in applications, with only 28% of high school seniors completing the form.
Colleges are withholding tuition costs until the last minute, adding to the uncertainty for prospective students.
The new FAFSA formula is supposed to increase eligibility for Pell Grants, but application delays are preventing this benefit.
The Department of Education is struggling to correct errors in financial aid determinations, causing delays in award letters.
High costs and bureaucratic hurdles are discouraging some students from pursuing higher education.