BO13. A Digest of Federal Tax Information and FAFSA® Data Changes Under FUTURE Act and FAFSA Simplification Act

Description

This session will provide an overview of recent statutory changes made to the access, use, and disclosure of FAFSA® data and federal tax information (FTI) under the FUTURE Act and FAFSA Simplification Act. This session will expound on permitted and prohibited uses of the data consistent with the HEA and Internal Revenue Code. For instance, we’ll discuss the ability for institutions and state higher education agencies to conduct research using FAFSA data to promote college attendance, persistence, and completion. Join Department staff as we break down these new laws into digestible pieces and explore the policy and use case implications for practitioners (including those new to this policy area).