On December 30, the Department of Education unveiled an updated, streamlined version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, a college financial aid form required for students seeking federal grants and loans. However, the application's launch was riddled with issues, leading to widespread confusion and frustration among families and students who attempted to submit it.
In 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act required the Education Department to develop a simplified FAFSA form. The new form cuts down the number of questions from 108 to fewer than 50 and relies on information directly imported from the IRS to reduce the length of the questionnaire.
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