A series of tweets from various U.S. lawmakers highlights ongoing concerns regarding delays in the processing of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which have hindered students' access to higher education. Senator Shaheen and Representatives Salinas, Greg Landsman, Colin Allred, Susan Wild, Paul Tonko, and Senator Hassan have all voiced their concerns to the Department of Education and Secretary Cardona (@SecCardona), urging immediate action to address these issues. The Department of Education (@usedgov) has been called upon to make the FAFSA form easier, faster, and more effective for students and families. Efforts include the bipartisan FAFSA Simplification Act aimed at streamlining the financial aid process. Ranking Member @BobbyScott and Congressional Dems are working to ensure no student falls through the cracks. The Department of Education has acknowledged these concerns and has committed to taking immediate steps to rectify the situation.
Filling out the FAFSA helps students qualify for college financial aid. But delays with updates to it are impacting students, families & colleges. While I'm glad the administration is taking action to improve the process, it needs to keep working to quickly address the issues.
Millions of students use FAFSA as a means to pursue their education and carve out the future career they dream of. I joined my colleagues to urge the Department of Education to address delays in the new FAFSA form and ensure students are able to access the aid they deserve. https://t.co/KZOB0XgSTK
I’ve heard from families and institutions of higher education in our community about the consequences FAFSA delays have had on them. Recently, I wrote to the Department of Education to express my concerns and ask for clarity on the process moving forward. https://t.co/1ebwSV0h7w
The new FAFSA form was supposed to be easier and more effective for students and families. We cannot afford further delays. I joined my colleagues in calling on @usedgov to address FAFSA processing delays that are preventing students from accessing higher education. https://t.co/jKPYEPZKIQ
The bipartisan FAFSA Simplification Act helps streamline the financial aid process, but the current delays are harming those who rely on government support for education. I signed this letter to @SecCardona to help get answers for students and families. https://t.co/YVLfqj3U2A
🎓@usedgov has taken key steps to make the new FAFSA form easier, faster, and more effective for students and families. But we cannot afford further delays. Ranking Member @BobbyScott and Congressional Dems are working to ensure that no student falls through the cracks. https://t.co/xnW81AeEIj
Recently, I joined my colleagues in calling on @SecCardona to address FAFSA processing delays that are preventing students from accessing higher education. I'm glad to say @usedgov heard our concerns and will take immediate action to rectify this issue. https://t.co/B8KMz4zqqf
Recently, I joined my colleagues in calling on @SecCardona to address FAFSA processing delays that are preventing students from accessing higher education. I'm glad to say @usedgov has heard our concerns and will take immediate action to rectify this issue.
After challenges delayed this year’s @FAFSA rollout, impacted students and families deserve answers and support. Last week, I spoke with @SecCardona urging for action to address these issues. https://t.co/YEHZS5oez4