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"FAFSA Delays Push College Financial Aid Offers to April"

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"FAFSA Delays Push College Financial Aid Offers to April"
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The U.S. Department of Education has announced a delay in sending FAFSA data to colleges and universities, pushing back the timeline for financial aid offers to students until April. This delay, resulting from a $1.8 billion mistake in the FAFSA, poses challenges for schools and students, particularly those from under-resourced institutions and tribal colleges. While the fix aims to ensure students receive the aid they're entitled to, the delay may impact students' decisions on college enrollment and financial planning.

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  1. A new FAFSA setback means many college financial aid offers won't come until April  NPR
  2. 2024-25 FAFSA Student Aid Index Update and Timeline | Knowledge Center  FSA Partner Connect
  3. Education Dept. Won't Send Completed FAFSAs to Colleges Until 'First Half of March'  The Chronicle of Higher Education
  4. More FAFSA delays likely to slow aid and college decisions  syracuse.com
  5. Colleges won't receive student FAFSA information until March  Inside Higher Ed

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