February 22nd, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Families with students getting ready to attend college usually dread filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA form.  This year, it is more difficult as the federal government is delayed in getting data into the system that helps determine how much aid students get.  Travis Hitchins is the Director of Financial Aid at Frostburg State University and tells WCBC what the delay has been about…

FSU has extended its “Decision Day” until May 15 to give students time to consider their aid offer before making confirmation deposits.  Hitchens says that families should still apply for other aid available now…