"UC and CSU Extend Admission Offer Deadline for Fall 2024 Due to FAFSA Delays"

The University of California and California State University have extended the deadline for students to accept admission offers for fall 2024 due to delays in completing the new FAFSA form, affecting tens of thousands of California students. The delays and glitches in the FAFSA process have created challenges for high school students, particularly those from low-income and first-generation backgrounds. The U.S. Department of Education has acknowledged the problems and pledged additional resources to help schools and students complete the new FAFSA. Both UC and CSU are encouraging students not to give up on the financial aid process and are providing flexibility in response to the FAFSA delays.