Student Aid
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.
Changes to Gainful Employment Regulation Delayed
The U.S. Department of Education missed the Novemeber 1st deadline to file changes to the gainful employment rule for 2019. As a result, changes will not go in to effect until July 2020 at the earliest.
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.
College administrators meet to find solutions to reduce student poverty
A growing number of colleges are trying to help poor students meet their basic needs and remove barriers that keep them from graduating.
The FAFSA Challenge
Even as policy experts work to make it easier to apply for federal aid, they need to avoid rhetoric that may scare students off, writes Justin Draeger.
