FAFSA Glitch and Temporary Workaround for Texas Students with Immigrant Parents

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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.

Key Points

  • FAFSA glitch prevents non-citizen parents from submitting financial information
  • Temporary workaround allows students to submit incomplete FAFSA forms and meet deadlines
  • Department of Education expects a fix for the glitch by the first half of March

Pros

  • Temporary workaround allows students to submit incomplete FAFSA forms to meet deadlines
  • 1 in 4 Texas children have at least one parent who is not a U.S. citizen, highlighting the importance of addressing this issue

Cons

  • The workaround is considered confusing and burdensome by some immigration advocates
  • Students may risk having their FAFSAs rejected if parents do not later add their signatures