New Legislation Aims To Secure October 1 FAFSA Launch Date
"Republican lawmakers in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have introduced legislation aimed at ensuring the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is consistently made available to students on October 1 each year," The College Investor writes.
... "Karen McCarthy, Vice President of Public Policy & Federal Relations at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), expressed support for codifying the October 1 launch date into law, just not for the upcoming year in order to make sure the form is fully functioning and tested."
"In a statement, McCarthy emphasized that an earlier release date enables colleges and universities to provide financial aid information to students much sooner, facilitating better planning and decision-making for prospective students."
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Publication Date: 7/19/2024
