"On December 30, the Department of Education unveiled an updated, streamlined version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, a college financial aid form required for students seeking federal grants and loans. However, the application's launch was riddled with issues, leading to widespread confusion and frustration among families and students who attempted to submit it," Reason writes.

... "'Even by soft-launch standards, this weekend's rollout was challenging and students, families, and financial aid administrators who have been waiting for this release for months are understandably frustrated,' added Justin Draeger, president of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, in a statement Tuesday."

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Publication Date: 1/4/2024