Education Department rolls out new federal student app

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department is unveiling a mobile program intended to make it easier for students to apply for federal financial aid.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos rolled out the myStudentAid app on Tuesday. She says applicants will now have the necessary tools to apply for loans and grants “in the palm of their hand.”
Students and parents have long complained that the standard paper-based application form is long and cumbersome and could deter many from seekin