The U.S. Department of Education announced in August that the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form will be delayed to Dec. 1, similar to last year’s. After several problems that arose last year with the delay, many are concerned about the effects it will have this year. 

For the second year in a row, MTSU’s enrollment rates grew with a 1.7% increase this fall. 

A few changes have been made to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), according to an announcement from President Obama on Sept. 14. Beginning in the 2017-18 year, students will be able...