Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has acknowledged the issues with the new FAFSA form, including delays and coding errors, and assured that the Department of Education is working to improve the process. Lawmakers questioned Cardona about the troubled rollout during a hearing, expressing frustration and concern about the impact on students and colleges.
The updated form was supposed to be available in October but was delayed until December, and many students are still waiting to hear about financial aid offers, leading some colleges to push back decision deadlines.
Miguel Cardona (Credits: CNN)
Cardona admitted to errors and delays but said corrections have been made and forms are now being processed accurately. However, lawmakers worry about the upcoming October deadline for next year’s FAFSA and asked Cardona to commit to an on-time launch.
Cardona assured that the Department of Education is working to meet the deadline and make the process smoother. The FAFSA form is crucial for colleges to award financial aid, and the updates aim to simplify the process and expand aid to more students.
Miguel Cardona (Credits: CBS News)
The Education Secretary acknowledged the issues with the new FAFSA form, and while corrections have been made, lawmakers remain concerned about the impact on students and the upcoming deadline for next year’s FAFSA. The Department of Education is working to improve the process and meet the October deadline.
