View from Campus: Easing the Complexities of The FAFSA Simplification Act
Congress passed the FAFSA® Simplification Act in December 2020 to streamline the FAFSA application process for students and families seeking financial aid. For colleges and universities, the FAFSA Simplification Act aims to simplify the financial aid application process and reduce the administrative burden on staff. However, the changes in how aid gets determined presents several challenges from a systems perspective.