To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to remove barriers for students seeking Federal financial aid by reducing the complexity and length of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and increasing support for working students and vulnerable populations.
USA115th CongressHR-4416| House
| Updated: 11/16/2017
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Democratic Representative
Delaware
Cosponsors (5)
Education and Workforce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Simple FAFSA Act of 2017 This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and increase the availability of federal financial student assistance for low-income students.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to remove barriers for students seeking Federal financial aid by reducing the complexity and length of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and increasing support for working students and vulnerable populations.
USA115th CongressHR-4416| House
| Updated: 11/16/2017
Simple FAFSA Act of 2017 This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and increase the availability of federal financial student assistance for low-income students.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Democratic Representative
Delaware
Cosponsors (5)
Education and Workforce Committee
Education
Related Bills
- S 115-1155: A bill to amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to increase the amount of financial support available for working students.
- HR 115-2490: To amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to increase the amount of financial support available for working students.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Government information and archivesHigher educationImmigrant health and welfareStudent aid and college costsTax administration and collection, taxpayers