All Hands on the FAFSA Deck
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Much has been written about all that has gone wrong with the updated Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. While it will certainly be important to review this year’s process to ensure that future years are easier for students and families to navigate, there is still a lot of work to be done in the coming months to get as many FAFSAs completed as possible. Recent data shows that only about 5.8 million young people have submitted their form so far this year, while an average of 17 million have done so in recent years. These numbers are stark but don’t necessarily convey the human costs. Struggling families trying to help their children attend college face enough challenges and their problems have only gotten worse in the past few months. We need to dedicate as many resources and as much energy as possible to getting college-aged students to complete their FAFSA forms.
Originally published: March 25, 2024
Author: Marvin Krislov
Position: President
Institution: Pace University
Published by: Inside Higher Ed