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DE SCR101

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

6/29/2023

Primary Sponsor

Darius Brown

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates October 1, 2023, as "FAFSA Day" in Delaware to raise awareness about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
  • Notes that billions of dollars in federal grants, work-study funds, and loans go unclaimed annually because students fail to complete FAFSA applications
  • Highlights that the high school class of 2021 left an estimated $3.75 billion in Pell Grants unclaimed, and the class of 2022 left $3.6 billion unclaimed
  • Recognizes that unclaimed financial aid disproportionately affects students from under-resourced, underrepresented, and underserved families and communities
  • Encourages Delaware high schools to conduct workshops and seminars promoting the importance of completing FAFSA applications

Legislative Description

Recognizing October 1, 2023, As "fafsa Day" In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

6/29/2023

Full Bill Text

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