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Survey: FAFSA Delays Changed Composition of Fall 2024 Incoming Class

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The debacle surrounding the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) affected the incoming fall class at three-quarters of private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the nation. Nearly half (49%) of respondents reported that their fall 2024 class was “more difficult to fill” due to the FAFSA delays.

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Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After the failed initial rollout of a simplified FAFSA there could be devastating impacts on higher education enrollment for the next several years. Increase Resources Dedicated to FAFSA Simplification : The Department of Education should dedicate more resources to simplifying the FAFSA.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The North Star Promise program is open to all Minnesota residents with a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) below $80,000, as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).” One of the first 10 questions that a student encounters in the FAFSA is ‘Who is your parent or guardian and what is their income information?’

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The Case for IES: How Federal Education Data Informs Federal Policy

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

It combines valuable student interview data with administrative data, including FAFSA data that’s only available from the federal government.  Here are three examples of how NPSAS data provide unique and important insights about federal policy and spurred changes to increase student access to financial aid.

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2026–27 FAFSA Improvements and Beta Testing

College Aid Services

FSA has announced enhancements to the 2026–27 FAFSA, aiming to simplify and expedite the application experience for students and families.

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FAFSA Deadline Act Passes House of Representatives With Bipartisan Support, Moves to US Senate

College Aid Services

8932, FAFSA Deadline Act, a proposed legislation that would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. House of Representatives passed H.R.

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Latest on 2024–25 FAFSA Reprocessing

College Aid Services

Right before the holidays, the Department released an update on where they are with reprocessing 2024-25 FAFSA records to Address Conflicting Information, Asset Known Issues, and Incorrect Reject Codes.

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