House of Representatives supports Student Financial Aid Awareness Month
HOR passes Resolution 1353
In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 25, 2010.
Whereas education is the key to a successful future for many people in the United States;
Whereas the ability of some students to attend an institution of higher education is conditional on the availability of student financial assistance;
Whereas the cost of higher education continues to rise for 4- year private colleges and universities, 4-year public colleges and universities, 2-year community colleges, and for profit institutions;
Whereas students and families across the United States are making important decisions about financing their education at an institution of higher education;
Whereas efforts to increase awareness about student financial aid options are necessary for students across the United States to receive all of the financial aid available to them;
Whereas increasing awareness about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ensures that more eligible students may benefit from Federal financial assistance;
Whereas students must complete and submit a new FAFSA each school year to be considered for all forms of Federal financial aid;
Whereas each year, about 16,000,000 students apply for financial aid by filling out the FAFSA;
Whereas increasing access to Federal financial aid helps reduce students’ reliance on costly private loans; and
Whereas Student Financial Aid Awareness Month will help call attention to the critical role financial assistance plays in helping students attending an institution of higher education: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Student Financial Aid Awareness Month;
(2) encourages students and families across the United States to participate in activities being offered during Student Financial Aid Awareness Month; and
(3) recognizes the importance of educating students and families about Federal student financial aid.
Attest:
Clerk.
- HRES 1353 EH
