Overview

• The Department of Education has acknowledged that up to 30% of FAFSA forms contain errors, resulting in incorrect financial aid calculations.
• Colleges and students are left in uncertainty, with many unable to finalize financial aid packages due to the flawed rollout.
• The FAFSA simplification, intended to make the process easier, has instead led to a drop in applications and increased complications.
• Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has admitted the challenges and promised corrections, but the timeline remains uncertain.
• The situation has sparked criticism from both political sides, highlighting systemic issues within the Department of Education.