Recently, the U.S. Department of Education announced a joint effort with five other federal agencies, including the Departments of Agriculture, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Labor, and Treasury to better align federal support for college access and completion. The new joint guidance focuses on helping students to break down critical barriers to continued education and training, while also supporting colleges and universities in their efforts to expand postsecondary opportunities. Specifically, the Department of Education provided information on assisting unaccompanied homeless youth through FAFSA completion, and offered clarification on what defines an “ability-to-benefit” program for students pursuing a postsecondary education without a high school degree. Additionally, the Department of Labor issued a letter with strategies to support Unemployment Insurance beneficiaries seeking postsecondary education and training, and describes the financial aid accessible to those students. A summary and links to all the available resources across the six agencies is available here.
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