"FAFSA Overhaul Causes Major Delays and Errors for College Financial Aid"

Colleges and universities are facing technical problems with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as errors in processed forms, including blank fields, incorrect tax data, and miscalculated eligibility for federal grants, are causing delays in aid offers for students. The Education Department has acknowledged some errors but has yet to provide a definitive timeline for resolving them, leading to concerns among college leaders about the accuracy of the data. Additionally, a high percentage of records must be returned to applicants for correction, and colleges fear that some students won't receive financial aid offers until May, prompting flexibility with enrollment deadlines.