Unprecedented delays in the financial aid process challenge local students headed to college

As a senior at Indio High School’s health academy, Alanah Valdiosera has aspirations for a career in radiology. She's been admitted to Cal State Dominguez Hills, Cal State Northridge and Cal State San Bernardino — and in January, she submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which provides college students access to federal and state aid based on their family’s income.