On the Sidelines of Simplification: Stories of Navigating the FAFSA Verification Process exposes how an often-overlooked part of the federal student aid process delays aid and enrollment for low-income students, consuming the time of college access and financial aid professionals and frustrating their efforts to help students afford and succeed in college. The report underscores verification’s significance for policymakers and others interested in simplifying the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
