Legislative Tracker: FAFSA Simplification

Legislative Tracker LogoOn this page, you'll find proposals to streamline or modify the federal financial aid application process.

H.R.2521 — American Family FAFSA Opportunity Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Smith [R-NJ]
Introduced: 03/31/2025
NASFAA Summary & Analysis: This bill would restore the practice of dividing the Student Aid Index by the number of children in a family who are enrolled at least half-time in eligible higher education programs. The amendment would apply starting with the 2025–2026 award year.

H.R.1131/S.469 — Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act

Sponsor: Rep. Mann [R-KS]/Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 02/06/2025
NASFAA Summary & Analysis: This bill would restore the exemption of family farms and small businesses from the definition of assets when completing the FAFSA. 

H.R.1250 — Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act

Sponsor: Mann [Rep.-R-KS]
Introduced: 02/28/2023
NASFAA Summary & Analysis: This bill seeks to restore the exemptions of family farms and small businesses under the FAFSA; the bill would restore the exclusion of family farm and small business net worths from assets in the calculation of the new Student Aid Index (SAI).

 

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Publication Date: 3/31/2025


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