Indiana State Concern Over FAFSA Delays

Monday, March 25, 2024 at 1:45 PM

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana (DLC Media) - It is well known that Indiana State welcomes many students who come from low-income housing. This year there could be some issues with the way that financial aid forms are being processed with the biggest concern being time. Due to issues involving the federal government and their rollout of this year's newly revised FAFSA documentation, Indiana State worries for their students who have been accepted for the 2024-25 school year._x000D_ _x000D_ This slowed process is now resulting in the delay of many students' decision of what school they will attend. The purpose of the revised FAFSA is to create a quicker and more efficient way to fill out FAFSA documents. Now, the adverse effect is happening in Terre Haute. The soft launch started in December, two months later than it was needed, and it was difficult to maneuver._x000D_ _x000D_ ISU President Dr. Deborah Curtis is currently working with faculty and staff to help students who need financial aid. more than 17 million students use FAFSA for financial aid and rely on it to get their education.