California students are facing delays in filing the FAFSA due to a glitch, hindering their access to financial aid. Legislators are considering extending the deadline as the Education Department faces criticism for the issues. Students like Araceli and Miriam are anxious about college costs amidst the delays.
Some high schools host FAFSA Nights where counselors and college reps walk students and families through filling out the form. @KaraArundel @K12DiveNews How are high schools supporting students through FAFSA delays? https://t.co/lO5VprhaTC
The botched FAFSA rollout has left millions of students' futures hanging in the balance. The Education Department should honor our bipartisan requests that alleviates burdensome admin duties and focuses on awarding aid to students with looming commitment deadlines.…
. @JoeBiden’s Education Department has been disastrous for our children. They failed to implement the new FAFSA program and are now planning to CUT FUNDING to our charter schools. It’s time for @SecCardona to answer for his mishandling.
Education Department sparks new GOP anger as Cardona pivots on financial aid blunder https://t.co/Igyc5jZ8FB
After recent changes to the FAFSA, college students are having to wait much longer to hear about financial aid opportunities as compared to years past. https://t.co/Ey5qLXguTI
The deadline in California to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, could be extended by a month under a bill headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk on Thursday. https://t.co/d6yrnId0x3
Our report tonight on the critical delay in processing student financial aid applications https://t.co/1Os58wgwoV
Araceli and Miriam are seniors at Andrew Hill HS. They’re excited about college but nervous about how they’ll pay for it. Huge glitch in the federal financial aid application process won’t allow them to complete the app. “It’s been very stressful. I’m worried.” Watch Tonight! https://t.co/J2dTT6WJAl
Education Department accused of 'malicious negligence' amid FAFSA issues https://t.co/bbbZr9c7IW
There’s not enough talk about how the government screwed up FAFSA.
California students race against the clock to file the FAFSA to qualify for state financial aid. A glitch is preventing them from submitting the federal application. They now anxiously wait as legislators vote to extend the deadline to file. MORE: https://t.co/9xcQUKAiWm