ASWSU concludes advocacy efforts in DC to protect student financial aid

ASWSU concludes advocacy efforts in DC to protect student financial aid

ASWSU recently concluded lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C., focusing on protecting programs facing budget cuts, including financial aid. In addition to speaking on FAFSA and the Pell Grant, ASWSU testified against legislation like Senate Bill 5785, which would reduce student eligibility for the Washington College Grant and allows universities to raise tuition by another 5%. This legislation would allow only those with a 25% median family inco…