FAFSA Delayed Until Dec. 31: How Does This Complicate Your Admissions Team?

"Colleges and universities’ admissions and enrollment teams were already preparing for one of the most complicated years in financial aid history with the release of FAFSA Simplification. Aside from its revamped methodology, they have also been preparing for its release sometime in December," University Business reports.

... "With the flurry of higher ed staff processing and packaging aid offers, reviewing financial aid appeals and counseling students on the changes, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is asking the Department of Education to work closely with financial aid offices to protect underresourced students from the lightning-quick turnaround."

"'In addition to working as quickly as possible to deliver a completed FAFSA process, the Department can partner in this effort by giving students realistic timelines and top-notch customer service, and giving schools the space and resources they need to focus solely on students for the next several months,' wrote NASFAA in a statement."

NASFAA's "Notable Headlines" section highlights media coverage of financial aid to help members stay up to date with the latest news. Articles included under the notable headlines section are not written by NASFAA, but rather by external sources. Inclusion in Today's News does not imply endorsement of the material or guarantee the accuracy of information presented.

 

Publication Date: 11/16/2023

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