"Understanding the New FAFSA Updates and Challenges for 2024–25 College Aid Applications"
The FAFSA application for the 2024-2025 school year is undergoing a redesign to simplify the process, with a soft launch currently in effect. The new version features fewer questions, allows applicants to list up to 20 colleges, and is available in more languages. Key changes include the requirement for all contributors to create an FSA ID, the introduction of the Student Aid Index to replace the Expected Family Contribution, mandatory IRS Data Retrieval Tool consent, and expanded eligibility for Federal Pell Grants. Due to the soft launch and redesign, students may experience delays in receiving financial aid offers and are advised to monitor the studentaid.gov website for availability and create their FSA IDs in advance.
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