College Aid Made EZ Act

The College Aid Made EZ Act (H.R. 1277) aims to simplify the process of applying for federal financial aid for higher education. The bill would create a shorter, streamlined version of the FAFSA form and allow students to begin the application process during their junior year of high school to provide earlier clarity on their aid eligibility.

For many families, this legislation would make qualifying for aid more automatic by linking eligibility to participation in other federal programs, such as the free and reduced-price school lunch program. Additionally, the bill proposes to remove certain barriers to aid, such as the suspension of eligibility for past drug-related offenses, and adjusts how student income is calculated to help more students qualify for financial assistance.