FAFSA Rollout Delays Disrupt College Planning for Millions

The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid faces significant delays and technical issues, leaving students and families in limbo.

The Department of Education's rollout of the updated FAFSA has been plagued by technical glitches and delays, affecting over 3.1 million students.
Financial aid packages for the 2024-25 academic year are delayed, with information not being sent to schools until March at the earliest.
The Department of Education is deploying resources to aid colleges in processing FAFSA forms amidst these delays.
Families express anxiety over missing scholarship deadlines and making college decisions without knowing financial aid offers.
Some colleges are extending admission deadlines to accommodate the delays, but the impact on students' financial planning remains significant.