The college admissions process has faced significant disruptions this year due to delays in the federal financial aid process caused by a botched bureaucratic upgrade. The delays have left many high school seniors and current college students without aid packages from schools, creating uncertainty about the actual costs of attending college.
The issues stem from an attempted overhaul of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-25 academic year. While the new version aims to simplify the financial aid application process, its rollout has been marred by delays and technical glitches.
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