Fostering Adoption to Further Student Achievement Act

The Fostering Adoption to Further Student Achievement Act would change how the federal government calculates financial aid for students who were adopted from the foster care system at age 13 or older. By classifying these individuals as "independent students," the bill would allow them to apply for college financial aid based on their own financial situation rather than their adoptive parents' income. This change is intended to increase access to grants and scholarships for older foster youth, ensuring that the transition into a permanent family does not unintentionally limit their eligibility for federal education funding.