10 percent of Federal Student Aid staff take buyoutsStaff reductions at the Office of Federal Student Aid could hinder support for defrauded students.Federal Employee buyouts indicate broader workforce reductions across government agencies.
DOGE employee had read-only access to two Federal Student Aid systems, Education Department saysDepartment of Government Efficiency employees reviewed Federal Student Aid contracts but access to sensitive data has since been revoked.
Some student-loan borrowers might get debt cancellation now that a major forgiveness program is backThe Education Department has resumed processing Public Service Loan Forgiveness applications.
10 percent of Federal Student Aid staff take buyoutsStaff reductions at the Office of Federal Student Aid could hinder support for defrauded students.Federal Employee buyouts indicate broader workforce reductions across government agencies.
DOGE employee had read-only access to two Federal Student Aid systems, Education Department saysDepartment of Government Efficiency employees reviewed Federal Student Aid contracts but access to sensitive data has since been revoked.
Some student-loan borrowers might get debt cancellation now that a major forgiveness program is backThe Education Department has resumed processing Public Service Loan Forgiveness applications.
How the FAFSA got back on track (opinion)This year's FAFSA process has improved significantly, allowing quick submissions and reducing complexity for families trying to access federal financial aid.
Student Loans Still Available After White House's Temporary Funding PauseThe recent short-lived funding freeze did not affect the FAFSA application process for students seeking financial aid.
Education Department starts sending financial aid data to colleges after months of delaysDelays in federal data delivery impacting financial aid offers for collegesFAFSA overhaul aiming to simplify form and expand federal student aid
A FAFSA Fiasco Has Students Still Asking: Which College Can They Afford?College-bound seniors face uncertainty due to FAFSA application issues.
How the FAFSA got back on track (opinion)This year's FAFSA process has improved significantly, allowing quick submissions and reducing complexity for families trying to access federal financial aid.
Student Loans Still Available After White House's Temporary Funding PauseThe recent short-lived funding freeze did not affect the FAFSA application process for students seeking financial aid.
Education Department starts sending financial aid data to colleges after months of delaysDelays in federal data delivery impacting financial aid offers for collegesFAFSA overhaul aiming to simplify form and expand federal student aid
A FAFSA Fiasco Has Students Still Asking: Which College Can They Afford?College-bound seniors face uncertainty due to FAFSA application issues.
California colleges urge students to fill out financial aid applications as deadline loomsCalifornia Community Colleges urge students to submit financial aid applications promptly due to significant declines in submissions following the federal aid application overhaul.
FAFSA completion down 40 percent40% fewer high school students completed FAFSA by March 29 in 2023 compared to 2022 due to the new form's disastrous rollout.FAFSA submissions are down 27% year-over-year, highlighting significant errors in the new form that can't be corrected until mid-April processing.