Yesterday, Senator Lamar Alexander released a piecemeal proposal to address a variety of challenges facing students as they struggle throughout the process of applying for, affording, and completing a higher education. The proposals would impact the FAFSA, Pell Grant applicant eligibility, and how Pell awards can be spent, among other obstacles facing today’s students.
“While Senator Alexander claims to have students’ best interests at heart, his bill falls dramatically short of what young people need as they struggle to afford a higher education.