FAFSA delays affecting freshmen enrollment

(CNN)– Many colleges across the country are beginning their fall semesters and in some cases enrollment is down.

So0me schools say an overhaul with the financial aid application process known as FAFSA caused major problems this year.

And the ripple effect caused the enrollment drop.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is assuring parents and students the problems will be fixed, and people can start applying for federal financial aid by December 1 for the 2025-2026 school year.