Overview

• The FAFSA overhaul intended to simplify the financial aid application process has been marred by delays and technical glitches, affecting students' access to college financial aid.
• A significant number of students, particularly from low-income and minority backgrounds, have not completed the FAFSA, raising concerns about their college attendance.
• Colleges and universities are delayed in sending financial aid award letters, leaving students uncertain about their college costs and options.
• The Department of Education is working to address the issues, but the impact on this year's college admissions cycle remains significant.
• Efforts to simplify the FAFSA and provide student debt relief contrast with the current challenges facing students seeking financial aid.