NEW YORK CITY - The new FAFSA form was made available this past Dec. 31, following a two year waiting period since Congress initially asked for its simplification in 2020. In the week of its soft launch, users encountered several technical difficulties that prevented them from submitting IT. But although this updated version is meant to benefit students, does it do so equally?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has been for many decades one of the main way for students in the United States to afford going to college. From work study to student loans and pell grants, FAFSA gives financial aid to students based on, among other things, their academic performance, family taxes and income.
