Federal aid delays impacting Georgia families [Video]

KENNESAW, Ga. — A local mother said she was forced to scramble to come up with enough money to pay her son’s tuition at Kennesaw State University (KSU) after experiencing delays with his federal student aid.

Melissa Perryman, who has been vocal about her frustrations, said she’s not alone. Other parents have shared similar concerns, and she worries that these delays may cause long-term issues for her son, Alex Perryman, as he progresses through college.

For Alex Perryman, KSU was a dream come true.

“They had the major that I wanted, which was data science and analytics,” Alex Perryman said.

Now in his sophomore year, Alex Perryman said he completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on time, just as he had watched his mother and sister do many times before. However, this year, the process was anything but smooth.

“We filled everything out on time, but this year we didn’t get the refund as quickly,” Alex Perryman explained.

Melissa Perryman echoed her son’s …