New “Better FAFSA” offers more students access to financial aid

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), also known as the “Better FAFSA,” will open applications on Sunday, Dec. 31. This new FAFSA form will help an additional 1.5 million students receive the maximum Pell Grant, bringing the total number of students able to receive the Pell Grant to more than 5.2 million. The Better FAFSA is a shorter, simpler form which offers an increased chance of receiving Pell Grants, allowing stud