H. R. 8932, titled the “FAFSA Deadline Act,” aims to create an earlier timeline for processing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The bill modifies the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require FAFSA applications to be processed by October 1 preceding the applicant’s...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants schools to check financial aid forms earlier so students and their families know how much help they can get before going to college. It also asks the Education Department to let everyone know if they can't finish reviewing these forms on time.