Overview

• Bipartisan frustration in Washington as the new FAFSA rollout is marred by delays and data errors, affecting over 2 million students.
• Education Department scrambles to address issues, with significant impacts on college enrollment decisions and financial aid distribution.
• Congressional hearings reveal a 'crisis of credibility' for the Education Department, with calls for accountability and improved management.
• Students nationwide, especially in Philadelphia, face uncertainty with college decisions as FAFSA errors jeopardize state financial aid eligibility.
• Education Secretary Miguel Cardona urges colleges to extend decision deadlines to accommodate the ongoing FAFSA issues.