Enrollment is down in several schools across the country - and fingers are being pointed at the financial aid application process known as FAFSA.
An overhaul of the form this year caused problems that made it difficult for students to apply for aid.
Education secretary Miguel Cardona is assuring parents and students that existing problems with FAFSA will be fixed.
People should be able to start applying for federal financial aid by December 1 for the 2025/2026 school year.
About 75% of nearly 400 private colleges and universities say the FAFSA issues have changed the makeup of this year's freshman class.
