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Pocan Applauds President's Plan for Simplifying the Financial Aid Process

Statement

Date: Sept. 14, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Unemployed and Low-Income Higher Education

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) issued the following statement after President Obama announced his plan to simplify the student financial aid process, allowing students to complete their FAFSA's using prior-prior income data retrieved electronically from the IRS. The President's new plan will allow students to use prior-prior income data and submit applications as early as October 1st.

"Simplifying the financial aid process is a common sense step towards making college more affordable and accessible," said Rep. Mark Pocan. "I called for changes to be made in how students apply for financial aid back in June and I am happy to see the President take these steps today. The President's actions will allow families, and especially low-income and first-generation students, to access financial aid information earlier so they can make better-informed decisions about their higher education plans."


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