West Virginia lawmakers approved funding for students affected by FAFSA delays during a special session on May 21, 2024.

West Virginia lawmakers approved funding to support students affected by FAFSA delays, during a special session that ended on May 21, 2024. The state's colleges and universities have experienced a 26% reduction in applications due to complications with the federal government's rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Governor Jim Justice declared a state of emergency in response, waiving the requirement for students to apply for FAFSA to access state financial aid.