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FAFSA Launch Delayed, Phased Rollout Planned For 2025-2026

Learn about the phased release of FAFSA for 2025-2026 to improve the application process and financial aid distribution.

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Did FAFSA delays impact your decisions about college or housing? Share your story with us

The delayed rollout of the new FAFSA caused many students to experience setbacks in receiving financial aid packages. If these delays impacted your college choices, The Texas Tribune wants to hear your story.

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Following a tumultuous filing period, advocates and officials encourage students to continue filing FAFSA

FAFSA's revamped version saw many glitches and difficulties this year, leading many students wondering about the future of their college careers

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Fewer Texas students seek financial aid for college after this year’s bungled FAFSA rollout

Texas college access advocates are in a race this summer to get more students to apply for federal financial aid.

The Texas Tribune

The Education Department Will Probably Mess Up Next Year's FAFSA Too

A letter from higher education professionals warns that next year's FAFSA will likely face delays.

Reason

Charlie Javice: Entrepreneur Who Defrauded JPMorgan Of Millions Pleads Not Guilty, Out On $2M Bail

Charlie Javice was rapidly climbing the ladder of success with the mentality of "fake it till you make it" until JPMorgan unearthed a grand deception and decided to press charges against her.

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The Government Screwed Up College Financial Aid Applications

The new FAFSA form is like HealthCare.gov but for college students.

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A 529 Plan Strategy That Could Help Boost Your Financial Aid

Saving for college for all your kids in one 529 savings account could mean they'll get less in financial aid. Separate custodial 529s might be a better bet.

Kiplinger

Department of Education promises major overhaul of federal student aid office after FAFSA delays

The FAFSA form experienced several technical difficulties since its rollout in December.

Latin Times

The Government's Solution to FAFSA Chaos: Spend $50 Million More

Instead of throwing money at the problem, the Education Department should commit to fixing the form for next year.

Reason

West Virginia Declares State of Emergency Over FAFSA Chaos

Due to persistent glitches in the financial aid form, Gov. Jim Justice issued an executive order lifting the FAFSA requirement for several state grants.

Reason

FAFSA Delays Impact College Decision Day For High School Seniors

Financial aid delays due to new FAFSA version causing uncertainty for high school seniors. Department of Education under scrutiny for rollout issues.

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Federal Student Aid Office Head To Step Down

Richard Cordray resigns as head of Federal Student Aid office amid criticism over FAFSA rollout issues.

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FAFSA Glitches Cause Chaos for Millions of College Students

A shoddy effort to simplify the financial aid form led to errors affecting 30 percent of this year's FAFSA applications.

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Biden to hold summit with Japan, Philippines; FAFSA delays threaten college enrollment

President Biden hosts the leaders of Japan and the Philippines. Fewer high school seniors are completing their FAFSA form.

Reason

The Government Was Supposed To Simplify the FAFSA. Instead, They Created a Glitchy Fiasco.

Instead of making the FAFSA form easier for families, persistent technical issues have imperiled vital financial aid information for millions of students.

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Lawmakers express dismay about FAFSA form troubles - Roll Call

The new financial aid form unveiled by Education Department has caused delays, heartburn for students and families.

WEKU

Eastern Kentucky University budget office seeking more FAFSA information

Hiccups in the roll out of the modified Free Application for Federal Student Aid program, or FAFSA are causing headaches for university budget officials.

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Texas Democrats call on colleges to set aside financial aid money for immigrant families affected by FAFSA glitch

Students whose parents do not have Social Security numbers have been blocked from completing the federal financial aid form.

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FAFSA Fiasco Causes Chaos In College Admissions Process

Delays in FAFSA processing impact college admissions and student financial decisions.

WEKU

This year, colleges must choose between fast financial aid offers, or accurate ones

Colleges don't yet trust the FAFSA data the U.S. Education Department is sending them, but there's pressure to get aid offers out to students as soon as possible.

WEKU

FAFSA problems causing headaches for Kentucky students, administrators

Problems with the revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid program – known as FAFSA – are slowing the college enrollment process for high school seniors and college administrators.

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College Financial Aid Forms Facing Major Delays

Department of Education faces challenges with FAFSA errors impacting financial aid awards, causing delays for students.

Reason

FAFSA Glitch Imperils Financial Aid for 200,000 Students

A rushed attempt to simplify the financial aid form has led to persistent technical difficulties, frustrating families and colleges alike.

WEKU

Ed Department error may delay student financial aid further

Students may have to wait even longer for their financial aid award letters due to an Education Department error

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