Federal Financial Aid Process for College Students

SOURCE www.npr.org
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.

Key Points

  • Students are facing problems with the federal financial aid process
  • Changes to the FAFSA were announced by the U.S. Department of Education
  • Technical issues with the FAFSA form are ongoing
  • Uncertainty about aid status may prevent some students from attending college

Pros

  • FAFSA changes were intended to simplify the application process

Cons

  • Technical issues with the FAFSA form have caused uncertainty for many students