NASFAA Mention: What's New on the 2020-2021 FAFSA

"The 2020-2021 FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, may look a little different to students and families who have applied for college financial aid in prior years, whether they completed the form online or on a mobile device," reports U.S. News & World Report

"Misty Parkinson, director of applicant products and customer service at the Department of Education, addressed the change at a National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators conference in July. She noted that the tax forms previously used to determine if a student is eligible for an automatic zero EFC, meaning he or she would receive the maximum financial aid, including the Pell Grant award, no longer exist. The Pell Grant is a form of need-based federal financial aid that does not have to be repaid."

NASFAA's "Notable Headlines" section highlights media coverage of financial aid to help members stay up to date with the latest news. Inclusion in Today's News does not imply endorsement of the material or guarantee the accuracy of information presented.
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Publication Date: 10/25/2019


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