"Dueling plans for the future of American higher education are sitting in Congress right now, gathering dust," USA Today reports.

... "Democrats and Republicans have joined in their criticism of the stumbling FAFSA rollout in recent weeks. Whether their frustrations give them the gumption to put aside their differences and pass any laws, however, is a different question."

"'Our topics end up sitting on the shelf for quite some time,' said Karen McCarthy, the vice president of public policy and federal relations at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, in a recent interview. 'We pay attention to them when Congress does get some momentum around addressing our topics.'"

NASFAA's "Notable Headlines" section highlights media coverage of financial aid to help members stay up to date with the latest news. Articles included under the notable headlines section are not written by NASFAA, but rather by external sources. Inclusion in Today's News does not imply endorsement of the material or guarantee the accuracy of information presented.

Publication Date: 2/14/2024