U.S. Department of Education Releases Improved FAFSA Form for 2025-26 School Year

The U.S. Department of Education has released the FAFSA form for the 2025-26 school year, which has undergone significant improvements compared to the previous year's version. The updated form aims to provide a smoother user experience and reduce delays in the financial aid application process.

Late Rollout of FAFSA Form by Department of Education

Rep. Erin Houchin criticizes the Biden-Harris administration for the late rollout of the FAFSA form and introduces the FAFSA Deadline Act to establish accountability and transparency in the process.

Delay in Rollout of Updated FAFSA Application

The Department of Education has delayed the rollout of the updated FAFSA application for the 2025-2026 cycle to address issues from the previous cycle.

Federal Financial Aid Process for College Students

Many college-bound students are facing problems with the federal financial aid process just a few months before the academic year starts. Changes to the FAFSA were supposed to make the process easier, but technical issues have persisted, leaving some students unsure of their aid status.

International Relations and Events

President Biden is hosting a trilateral meeting with Japan and the Philippines to discuss shared values and alliance strengthening. Changes to the FAFSA form may result in fewer high school seniors going to college. EU lawmakers passed new laws to tighten migration and asylum policies. Rwanda marks the 30th anniversary of the genocide. A family in Oklahoma brought home a two-spot octopus as a pet.

FAFSA delays and college enrollment

FAFSA delays and missteps are resulting in fewer students filling out the aid form, raising concerns about decreased college enrollment.

College Financial Aid Delays

College financial aid packages are delayed due to issues with the new FAFSA form, leading some schools to send provisional offers while others wait for more reliable data. Mixed-status families face additional challenges in the application process.

FAFSA Glitch and Temporary Workaround for Texas Students with Immigrant Parents

A glitch in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has prevented Texas students with immigrant, non-citizen parents from applying for financial assistance, but a temporary workaround has been rolled out by the U.S. Department of Education to help students meet deadlines.