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Lack of Social Security Number Hinders FAFSA Application
First Generation Students’ Educational Aspirations at Stake Due to FAFSA Delays
The launch of the updated Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) system has been marred by glitches and delays leaving many parents and students frustrated and anxious about their college prospects. Alma Rodriguez is unable to create an online account due to her lack of a Social Security number represents a subset of applicants facing significant barriers to completing the application process. The overhaul aimed to simplify and streamline the process by connecting IRS data with Department of Education forms technical issues have plagued the system resulting in lengthy delays and difficulties for applicants like Rodriguez and her son Andre Pintor who face fast approaching college deadlines.
Many families continue to encounter obstacles in completing the FAFSA application. Parents like Rodriguez have turned to online support groups for guidance and highlighting the community’s collective struggle with navigating the application process. Millions of applicants experiencing delays concerns about accessing financial aid and making college decisions loom large particularly for first generation college students like Andre whose educational aspirations hinge on securing federal aid.
Immigrant Families in College Financial Aid – Navigating College Funding!(PHOTO: USA today)
Swift Resolution Crucial for Students’ Financial Aid and Educational Prospects
Education Department tries to fix the problems with the FAFSA system families like Elizabeth Ortiz’s are still unsure about their college plans. Ortiz who lives in Juarez Mexico has been trying for months to help her son Ulises apply to transfer to the University of Texas at El Paso. The main worry is how they will pay for tuition. Ortiz’s situation shows how important it is to fix these issues quickly so that students can get the financial help they need for their education.
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