Dept. of Education launches $50 million program to boost FAFSA completions

As the number of completed federal financial aid applications remains at a record low, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a $50 million grant program to encourage more students to complete their problem-plagued forms.

“We are determined to close the FAFSA completion gap,” said Cindy Marten, deputy secretary of education. “The funding we’re announcing today will support states, districts and community-based groups build capacity and leverage their power to ensure that every student...