76% of students prioritized financial aid over school choice in light of FAFSA issues, impacting college decisions.
400-character summary: In a challenging year for college financial aid, issues with FAFSA forced practical approaches for college hopefuls. A study found 76% of students prioritized financial aid amounts and process in their college choices, leading many to opt for the best offer over the best school. High school seniors like Ramon Montiel-García, accepted to Wheaton College, needed financial aid to afford the nearly $80,000 annual cost, but struggled with the new federal financial aid application.
July 14, 2024
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