States are adopting policies that mandate or strongly encourage students to complete the FAFSA form. Experts note that such requirements should be paired with adequate funding and personnel support. The measures aim to increase financial aid applications for higher education.
Key Points
- States implement mandatory or encouraged FAFSA policies for students.
- Experts recommend funding and staff to support these initiatives.
- Goal is improving access to federal student aid.
Implications for Educational Freedom
State mandates on FAFSA completion represent potential government overreach into family decisions about higher education funding and access.
Source: How can states encourage students to fill out the FAFSA?
