After what seemed like a hundred years the FAFSA form is being simplified! At a White House press conference back in June they said… that making the FAFSA more simple is a way to keep a college education within everyone’s grasp.
Some of the changes are as follows:
- After you fill out the FAFSA you will now know immediately what your Pell grant amount is along with any eligible student loans
- If you’re 24 years or older or happen to be married you can now skip the 11 questions that determine if your parents information is necessary.
- If your mail and older than 26 you do not have to complete selective service information.
- If your student and have a low income they no longer ask about your assets
- Information will now be taken directly from the IRS tax forms
This simplified test the form is just one of many steps taken by the OBAMA administration to make college more affordable.
In the past many students were confused when completing the faster form. The government feels by simplifying the pass a form that it will encourage more students to apply for financial aid and lower income families like never before.
If you’re still confused about completing your FAFSA, you can simply go to the government website at fafsa.ed.gov. There is a wealth of information on the best ways to pay for college. You also may want to check out you are guidance counselor’s office at your high school since they will have a lot of experience completing the FAFSA form