Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act

S. 2802 would require the Department of Education to publish information about career and technical education (CTE) programs on its Federal Student Aid website. This information would include details about CTE programs available in each state, average completion times, program costs, postgraduation employment rates, and Perkins grant funding opportunities. The bill would also require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to include information about CTE programs as viable alternatives to four-year degrees, and would require students to acknowledge this information before completing their FAFSA application. The legislation aims to encourage more Americans to consider career and technical education pathways, such as training in skilled trades like plumbing, electrical work, and mechanics, while also making them aware of the financial obligations associated with traditional college degrees. If enacted, the bill would give prospective students more information about alternative educational and career options before committing to student loans.