
How The Ed Department Fumbled The FAFSA Revamp
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Government Struggles and Individual Responses to FAFSA Revamp Chaos
Government struggles to fix the chaos caused by FAFSA revamp, citing lack of funds and last-minute changes. Officials privately blame the contractor for the botched rollout. Families affected are advised to wait for fixes, with temporary workarounds being provided. The education department offers financial aid to help schools manage the situation, and a permanent fix for a glitch is expected next month. Despite the current chaos, the education secretary believes the new FAFSA system will be beneficial in the end.
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