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FAFSA completion nears 2023 levels with 41.5% of 2024 class submitting the form, despite 15.5% drop from last year. Technical issues and formula errors plagued the simplified form’s rollout, affecting aid distribution. Education Department’s FAFSA support strategies aim to boost completion rates. Experts urge lawmakers to prevent future FAFSA delays and assess impact on low-income students.