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EdTrust Universal FAFSA Research Project

Calling high school teachers and counselors across Illinois, Colorado, Indiana, and Louisiana. Do you work with high school seniors to support their completion of the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? We want to hear from you!

Close-up view of the FAFSA application form and tax filing form

The EdTrust Higher Education Policy Team is conducting research on universal/mandatory FAFSA policies to better understand their impact and implementation. Our research project will help inform our recommendations to states who are considering adopting a similar requirement.

We are looking to speak with public high school administrators, counselors, and teachers who have experience supporting seniors with FAFSA completion requirements.

  • We are specifically looking to speak with individuals in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana, whose high school currently has or has previously had a FAFSA graduation requirement.

By participating in your research project, you will:

  • Speak with our team virtually, either 1:1 or in a small, focus-group setting
  • Share your experience in supporting high school seniors in their completion of your state’s FAFSA graduation requirement
  • Have your privacy protected and responses anonymized
  • Receive a $25 gift card as compensation for your time