The rollout problems of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are causing serious difficulties for approximately 100,000 California student applicants with a parent or spouse without a Social Security number. The application process for college and financial aid has become even more challenging this year, leading to a significant drop in aid applications compared to last year.
This year’s rollout problems of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA , are especially serious for the roughly 100,000 California student applicants with a parent or spouse without a Social Security number.
The problem has been especially dire for roughly 100,000 California student applicants with a parent or spouse who does not have a Social Security number, which is common among families that include relatively recent immigrants. For many months, it was impossible for these families to complete their applications. The U.S. Department of Education announced a solution for them last month, but the online application remains hard to navigate, and some families are still unable to apply.
Reach out for help. Many resources are available for students and families who encounter problems with their applications, including:
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