How the FAFSA Debacle is Affecting Students' College Plans
by WNYC
WNYC— The Federal Education Department rolled out a new FAFSA form that was supposed to make things easier for students, but instead it has been plagued with problems. Erica Meltzer, national editor at Chalkbeat, talks about how the "bungled" rollout of the form has derailed some students' college plans.
KHON2—FAFSA fiasco continues to affect UH students. The University of Hawaii has had to extend their deadline to enroll once again due to the financial aid fiasco.
CNBC—Some students are still struggling to access college aid amid ongoing FAFSA 'disaster'. Problems with the new FAFSA have resulted in fewer students applying for college financial aid, which could impact enrollment decisions for the fall.
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