Fewer seniors are applying for FASFA this year [Video]

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — New data shows that the number of high school seniors applying for financial aid is down this year, and the reason could be the delay surrounding the new FAFSA application.

According to the National College Attainment Network, 37% of seniors had submitted a FAFSA application as of April 12, down from 50% this time last year. 

It all comes after several issues with the new application form, which prevented millions of students from seeing how much aid they would receive for school. 

WFMY News 2 spoke to Cathy Mueller with Mapping Your Future about the application process and the problems surrounding FAFSA.

She answered the questions below: 

What is the latest update on the FAFSA challenges we’ve seen this year?

A: Well, the good news is that more and more students are able to complete the FAFSA successfully, and for many, it is a very …