FAFSA Delays Jeopardize Students' Financial Aid and Futures

The rollout of the new FAFSA form by the Education Department faced significant delays and technical issues, disproportionately affecting low-income students who rely heavily on financial aid for college. An analysis revealed a sharper decline in processed applications from schools with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students compared to high-income schools. Despite efforts to address the issues, the initial impact has raised concerns about widening equity gaps in college access and enrollment.