"Universities Extend Enrollment Deadlines Amid FAFSA Delays"

Due to delays and errors in the new FAFSA form, colleges and universities in Massachusetts are being urged to extend enrollment deadlines to provide prospective students relying on financial aid with more time to consider offers from different schools. The Department of Education's mishandling of the FAFSA has caused delays in sending financial aid information to colleges, potentially leaving applicants with less than 30 days to make decisions. Some Massachusetts schools have already extended their deadlines, while prestigious institutions like MIT and Harvard are considering case-by-case exceptions. This move could set a precedent for other schools nationwide to follow suit.