This session focused on the Department of Education's implementation of the FUTURE Act and the FAFSA Simplification Act, including a review of the legislation and discussion of the new FAFSA questions and processing changes. Attendees learned about changes related to unaccompanied homeless youth determinations, the reinstatement of Pell Grants for incarcerated students, and the new Prison Education Program requirements.
This resource is generously sponsored by a grant from Strada Education Foundation.
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