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Technical glitches and processing errors pushed completion rates down nationwide and statewide, with the largest declines at schools serving more students of color, English Learners, and those facing economic disadvantage. 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The largest declines have been at schools with greater proportions of marginalized students. While the gap may be narrowing as students near commitment deadlines, such delays could cause lasting impacts for students, colleges, and the workforce.  \nFederal officials this year overhauled the form for the  \nFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) . It was meant to streamline the FAFSA application process, a key first step that millions of students take as they decide if, and where, to attend college.  \nInstead, the rollout of the revamped FAFSA has been beset by technical glitches and processing errors that have resulted in substantial delays affecting students, families, and higher education institutions.  \nAs a result, FAFSA completion rates have plunged, both nationally and in Wisconsin. Through April 26, completion rates in Wisconsin had declined from 42.4% in 2023 to 33.9% in 2024, U.S. Department of  \nEducation data show (see Figure 1) . The decline was even greater at schools with larger shares of students who are nonwhite, live in economically disadvantaged households, or do not speak English as their first language.  \nIn recent years, Wisconsin’s total FAFSA completion rate has lagged the nation’s. That also remains true so far in 2024, as data from the nonprofit National College Attainment Network (NCAN) show Wisconsin’s completion rate through April 26 ranking 35th among  \nthe states.  \nIn one encouraging sign, from March to April of this year, Wisconsin’s FAFSA completion rate increased by nearly three times as many percentage points as it did for the same time period in any of the prior five years. This is a possible indication that families are successfully playing catch-up in completing applications as they near the dates at which students must commit to colleges or universities.  \nStill, as commitment deadlines near, the confusion and uncertainty has affected all stakeholders. In a typical year, many colleges and universities require students who plan to enroll in the fall to commit by May 1. For this year only, some institutions, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, have pushed the commitment deadline back to May 15 to give students and families more time to cope with FAFSA delays.  \nKEY step for college selection  \nFAFSA completion is an essential step in the process for nearly all students considering higher education,  \nbecause it unlocks access to most federal, state, and institutional financial aid.  \nThe FAFSA form asks students and families a series of questions to calculate the amount they can contribute towards the cost of education. This information, along with the cost of attendance at their considered schools, is used to determine the amount of federal aid (either grants or loans) for which the students are eligible. The FAFSA also is used to distribute Wisconsin grants totaling $124 million in 2023 that went to University of Wisconsin students and students at private, technical, and tribal colleges. This information is then forwarded to the considered schools, which use it to make additional financial aid offers to students and families prior to student commitment deadlines.  \nFinancial aid packages are understandably critical factors for many students and families when selecting a college or university. In a typical year, students and families can begin completing their FAFSA applications on Oct. 1. But this year, the FAFSA overhaul process put them behind from the start, as its launch didn’t occur until late December.  \nSince then, technical problems and errors have further delayed students and families from completing FAFSA applications. They also have kept FAFSA data from being processed and forwarded to colleges and universities.  \nThis year, F","cbCairjEdZXFvRAi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairjEdZXFvRAi","pdf",213179,"English","# FAFSA overhaul and completion decline\n## Disparities by school demographics\n# Impacts on commitment deadlines\n## Access to federal, state, and institutional aid","[{\"question\":\"What caused the FAFSA completion drop in Wisconsin this year?\",\"answer\":\"The redesigned federal FAFSA rollout faced technical glitches and processing errors, creating substantial delays for students and families.\"},{\"question\":\"Which students experienced the largest declines in FAFSA completion rates?\",\"answer\":\"The biggest decreases occurred at schools with higher proportions of marginalized groups, including students of color, English Learners, and economically disadvantaged students.\"},{\"question\":\"How did colleges and universities respond as commitment deadlines approached?\",\"answer\":\"Some institutions, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, extended the commitment deadline to May 15 to give students and families more time to cope with FAFSA delays.\"}]","Fafsa Delays hit Vulnerable students hardest | PDF",1792062646]