Strengthening Financial Aid for Students Act (Strengthening FAFSA)
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 30, 2019)
Strengthening Financial Aid for Students Act (Strengthening FAFSA)
This bill increases the income protection allowance levels used to calculate a working student's expected family contribution and need for financial assistance. An income protection allowance is an amount for basic living expenses that is protected from being considered income available for postsecondary educational expenses.
The bill also raises from 12 to 14 the total number of semesters during which a student may receive a federal Pell Grant.
What just happenedAug 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 30, 2019
- Aug 30, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Aug 30, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 30, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House