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Introduced
09/06/2019
09/06/2019
In Committee
09/06/2019
09/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce the number of times certain applicants for financial assistance are required to file a FAFSA, and for other purposes. This bill makes adjustments to the process of filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Specifically, a student who submits a FAFSA and learns they are eligible for a Pell Grant will not be required to refile the FAFSA. The Department of Education must develop a certification form that determines student certification for each academic year by asking whether the student's circumstances have significantly changed, and a student shall not be required to refile a FAFSA unless they indicate that their circumstances or dependency status have changed.
AI Summary
This bill makes adjustments to the process of filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Specifically, a student who submits a FAFSA and is eligible for a Pell Grant will not be required to refile the FAFSA for subsequent academic years, unless their circumstances or dependency status changes. The Department of Education must develop a certification form that determines student certification for each academic year by asking whether the student's circumstances have significantly changed, and a student shall not be required to refile a FAFSA unless they indicate that their circumstances or dependency status have changed.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 09/06/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4240/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4240/BILLS-116hr4240ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4240/BILLS-116hr4240ih.pdf.pdf |
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