Republicans Call for Investigation into FAFSA Rollout Delays

Lawmakers criticize the Department of Education's handling of the new student aid application process, citing potential impact on low-income students.

• Republican lawmakers, led by Senator Bill Cassidy and Representative Virginia Foxx, have called for an investigation into the Biden administration's handling of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program.
• The FAFSA program, which was supposed to simplify the student aid application process, experienced significant delays and technical issues during its rollout.
• The delays have caused uncertainty and potential financial hardship for students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds who are most dependent on federal aid.
• The lawmakers have criticized the Department of Education for not providing sufficient information and guidance on the new FAFSA form and process.
• The Government Accountability Office has received the request for investigation and will decide whether to pursue it in the next week.

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