Unpacking the extent of this years FAFSA mess

Published: April 11, 2024, 2:36 p.m.

On Wednesday, Republicans, Democrats and college officials took to Capitol Hill to vent about the Education Department\u2019s botched rollout of a newer, simplified FAFSA form. That’s the form high school students fill out and send to colleges to determine financial aid offers \u2014 and it’s affected millions of students. We’ll also discuss fresh wholesale inflation figures and get a sneak peak at the latest season of Marketplace’s “Million Bazillion” podcast, which tackles kids’ biggest money questions.