"FAFSA Woes: Colleges Grapple with Financial Aid Delays"
Colleges are facing delays in sending out financial aid offers due to errors and incompletions in the U.S. Education Department's new federal student aid form, FAFSA. Some institutions are considering sending out "provisional" aid offers to meet deadlines, while others are opting for transparency and frequent updates. The delays have forced many colleges to extend their commitment deadlines, and mixed-status families are particularly affected, with some students still unable to submit their FAFSA. Colleges are working to be flexible and accommodate students amidst the challenges.