Financial aid fears shake US teens as uncertainty grows over FAFSA and student loans

Rising US high school seniors face growing uncertainty about financial aid, with fears surrounding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and student loans. As the Trump administration reduces the Education Department’s workforce and pushes for major reforms, low-income and first-generation students worry about losing access to crucial resources. These concerns are leading to significant declines in FAFSA applications, raising fears about the future of college affordability and the nation’s workforce.