Financial Aid
Improving Student Financial Aid in the New Congress
Simplifying the application process would improve access to federal financial aid for community college students.
Federal Student Aid Conference Focuses on the Increasing National Student Debt
Officials from the U.S. Department of Education warned of the ballooning federal student loan portfolio and provided updates on “Next Gen” programs intended to help students with the financial aid process.
College financial aid: Equity and efficiency
Targeting financial aid to those who need it most could boost the nation’s economy
One and Done: A Proposal for a One-Time FAFSA
Millions of community college students leave grant money on the table because they don’t complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A new paper from the Center for American Progress shows that a one-time FAFSA policy could reduce students’ burden completing the FAFSA and help them better access financial aid.
Income Verification for Federal Aid Hinders Low-Income Students
Colleges worry the federal student aid verification process singles out more low-income students and may be stopping them from receiving grants.
The Cost of Housing is Out of Reach for Independent Community College Students
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Americans must make over $44,000 to afford to rent two-bedroom home and over $34,000 to afford a one-bedroom home. On average, independent community college students’ household income is just under $34,000.
