College Decision Day Delays Due to FAFSA Issues

The FAFSA application issues have caused numerous colleges and universities to extend their decision deadlines this year, creating stress for high school seniors. The problems started with the late rollout of the new FAFSA version by the Department of Education, leading to errors, glitches, and delays in processing financial aid applications. Students faced difficulties in filling out the form, qualifying for less aid than they should, and being blocked due to glitches in the system. These issues caused delays in sending FAFSA information to colleges, resulting in colleges being unable to provide prospective students with aid offers on time. Some students are still uncertain about their college decisions, with limited time left to make a choice, highlighting the widespread impact of the FAFSA fiasco on students' higher education plans.