"Long awaited changes to the forms college students fill out for financial aid are causing some confusion and anxiety during the holidays," WTVR reports.

... "'The devil is really in the details. When it comes to these things everyone agrees that simplification is a good thing, but when it comes down to how to do it, that’s a different story,' said Allie Arcese, spokesperson for The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)."

"At the NASFAA, professionals working in financial aid offices around the country are calling on the Department of Education to communicate realistic timelines and increase customer support throughout the transition to the new FAFSA format."

"Arcese encourages applicants to get the FAFSA filled out as soon as possible but not to panic if they can’t get it completed the moment it goes online. Instead, pay attention to the FAFSA Priority Filing Dates set by an applicant’s preferred colleges."

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Publication Date: 12/28/2023