To expand the definition of independent student in the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include homeless youth.
FAFSA Fix for Homeless Kids Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to deem a student independent for financial aid purposes if such student has been verified as both a homeless child or youth and an unaccompanied youth by: (1) a local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youth; (2) a director of a homeless shelter, transitional shelter, or independent living program; or (3) a financial aid administrator.
Requires such a verification to take place during the school year in which the application for such aid is submitted.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8219)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10267)
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