Form and Formula: How the Federal Government Distributes Aid to Students
Published Nov 10, 2015
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To apply for federal aid to pay for college, students and their families have to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Although the form has been shortened over time, approximately 2 million college students eligible for financial aid – specifically for a Pell Grant – never apply. Recent changes announced in September 2015 will make it easier for families to apply. These improvements are part of a larger conversation to simply the process used to determine a student's financial aid. How did we get here?
The Institute for Higher Education Policy and Lumina Foundation invite you to view the fourth film in their documentary series titled "Form and Formula: How the Federal Government Distributes Aid to Students." A viewing guide is also available to provide additional information and key facts. |
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The documentary series, Looking Back to Move Forward: A History of Federal Student Aid, provides insight into the origins, milestones, and current issues of various financial aid programs as we ponder future directions and navigate foreseeable roadblocks to new policy innovation. |
