"Layoffs could lead to snags in the federal-aid process: A new survey finds that financial-aid officers have growing concerns about whether students and colleges will get the right financial aid for the fall semester," The Chronicle of Higher Education reports.

"The survey, from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, found that '72 percent of institutions reported noticeable declines in FSA responsiveness and processing timelines since the significant reduction in staffing that occurred in spring 2025.' (The Chronicle, NASFAA)"

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Publication Date: 8/20/2025