High school seniors are more likely to attend college if they complete the federal financial aid form known as the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
But the state that was the first to require students to fill out the form to graduate, Louisiana, has reversed course and dropped the mandate, after state officials decided it was too intrusive.
(The network prefers to call such practices “universal FAFSA” policies, rather than “mandatory,” because all states with the requirement allow students and their parents to opt out if they don’t want to fill out the form.)
“We know FAFSA completion and enrollment are associated with each other,” Mr. DeBaun said.
Filing the form allows students to get their share of federal grants.
Persons:
”, Bill DeBaun, Mr, DeBaun
Organizations:
Federal Student Aid, National College, Network
Locations:
Louisiana