FAFSA Simplification Act of 2019
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 22, 2019)
FAFSA Simplification Act of 2019
This bill revises certain provisions related to federal financial student aid.
Specifically, the bill replaces the expected family contribution metric with a student aid index used to assess a family's financial need and approximate their financial resources to contribute to a student's higher education expenses.
The bill also revises the process for filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and it removes certain eligibility requirements having to do with drug-related offenses and registration with the Selective Service System.
In addition, the bill reauthorizes the Pell Grant program through FY2021 and establishes a new eligibility formula for Pell Grants. The Department of Education must conduct certain activities to educate students and their families about Pell Grant eligibility at a younger age.
What just happenedOct 22, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5970-5972)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateOct 22, 2019
- Oct 22, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5970-5972)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Oct 22, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate