Higher Education Subcommittee Leaders Announce
“FAFSA Fail: Examining the Impact on Students, Families, and Schools”
Hearing to be Held Next Wednesday, April 10th
Overview
Earlier today House Higher Education and Workforce Development Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) and Ranking Member Frederica Wilson (D-FL) issues a media advisory announcing their intent to hold a hearing next week on the troubled implementation of the FAFSA Simplification Act and the development, publication, and ongoing problems related to the new Free Application for Student Aid.
The media advisory included the following quotes from the Subcommittee Leaders:
Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) said: “The Education Department’s FAFSA rollout has been defined by poor communication, negligence, and incompetence that has wreaked havoc on the entire university system. FAFSA delays have left millions of students in limbo, unsure of their academic futures and unable to access additional guidance or assistance. This hearing will examine the dire consequences of the FAFSA failure and its impact on students, families, and colleges.“
Ranking Member Frederica Wilson (D-FL) said: “As students are patiently working through the college application process, it is concerning that many continue to experience delays in the FAFSA process. As policymakers put the education architecture in place, administrators must ensure seamless execution. This is not happening, and we should have a clearer understanding of why. I look forward to hearing from our witnesses on this critical topic. We must remove obstacles that prevent students from accessing education.”
What’s Next
CSPEN will monitor the hearing and provide a summary to the community. For those of you interested in viewing the hearing, it will be live-streamed on the Committee’s YouTube page.
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