The Kentucky Community and Technical College System has established a FAFSA Rapid Response Task Force that is working on expanding communication with students as the college system deals with delays in getting FAFSA information.
The delay stems from an overhaul that was meant to simplify the FAFSA application process, but the rollout of the new system delayed the application opening date from the typical October 1 launch to a limited launch on December 31. The delayed launch along with submission issues has caused a delay in getting colleges information on students, which in turn means students are not getting info on financial aid options.
KCTCS President Ryan Quarles has established the task force and charged them with developing a communication plan with students, providing financial aid estimates ahead of the arrival of FAFSA data, and anticipating the short-term and long-term impact of the delays.
Colleges began receiving FAFSA information last week. In a typical year, the college system has received FAFSA information on 35,000 students by mid-March. This year they have received info on about 7,000.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College students that need assistance with the FAFSA can contact the college’s financial aid office.
