FAFSA APPLICATIONS MIGHT BECOME MANDATORY

A state senator from Lancaster wants high school seniors to be required to complete federal financial aid applications. Republican Scott Martin says his measure would mandate high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. He says it could help them find out their eligibility for federal, state and school financial aid. The measure also would let a parent or guardian help a student opt out of the proposed requirement by completing a form to officially request that.