FAFSA reform was one of Lamar Alexander’s last legislative achievements before retiring from the U.S. Senate in 2020.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the main form that prospective college students use to qualify for federal grants, loans, and work-study assistance, as well as aid from many states and colleges. Roughly 17 million students and family members use the FAFSA system each year, and at least 6 millio…