As high school seniors prepare to submit their college applications, a crucial step in securing financial aid often gets overlooked: filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Despite its importance, many students fail to complete the application, leaving them without access to potentially life-changing scholarships and grants. To address this issue, states are exploring innovative ways to encourage students to submit their FAFSA applications on time. From automating the application process to providing incentives for early submission, education officials are looking for creative solutions to boost FAFSA completion rates and ensure more students have the financial support they need to pursue higher education.
How can states encourage students to fill out the FAFSA? K-12 Dive
