"The Department of Education (ED) is urging colleges and universities to extend enrollment and payment deadlines for students amid delays in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process," Best Colleges reports.

... "A spokesperson from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators told BestColleges at the time that under normal circumstances, schools typically receive FAFSA applicant data within 1-3 business days after they apply."

"The timeline for transforming the data into a financial aid offer may vary depending on the institutions, with financial aid administrators typically requiring a 'couple of weeks' to compile a financial aid package. As a result, students this year should expect to receive a financial aid award letter in April, the spokesperson said."

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Publication Date: 3/22/2024