"As college students return to campus, the saga that is the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Fafsa) continues. In the latest installment, the Education Department on Wednesday announced the form would be delayed again this year. Stay tuned," The Wall Street Journal reports.

..."A new problem cropped up last week when the department informed colleges they would have to submit corrections for student financial aid records individually rather than in bulk as in the past. At least the department acknowledged 'the time sensitivity and extra administrative burden for institutions.'

How about an apology to parents and students who may now have to scramble for funds to pay for college before classes start? 'Some college students might not have financial aid dollars in their hands in time to start classes in the next few weeks,' said Beth Maglione, interim President of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators."

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Publication Date: 8/8/2024