2024 was supposed to be the year when filling out the dreaded FAFSA form was going to be easy. The form was being updated to a new user-friendly version, and students would be able to rest easy knowing their financial aid packages would soon empower them to attend the college of their choice.

Instead, the rollout of the new form has been a nightmare, as it has been delayed by several months, is riddled with errors, and students are now staring down the reality of having to wait months for their financial aid letters.