#student-aid

#student-aid

The Education Department announced a delay in the federal student aid application form for the 2025-26 academic year due to persisting technical problems.

Education Department leadership failed to manage deadlines and underestimated technical issues during the FAFSA overhaul, severely impacting students' ability to apply for financial aid.

FAFSA completion rates show significant improvement, recovering from a 30% lag earlier this year to just 2.5% behind last year.

FAFSA form for 2025-2026 to be tested with volunteer students before full release, aiming to improve application process.

This year's FAFSA rollout has seen significant improvements based on positive early feedback from testers and organizations involved.

The FAFSA for 2025-26 has been launched in an Expanded Beta phase, allowing significant user engagement while addressing previous issues.