The purpose of this petition is to draw attention to the federal government that the current FAFSA application doesn't calculate the EFC adequately.
Middle-class students are getting caught in the middle of not being able to pay for school on their own, but not demonstrating enough "financial need" to get any sort of help.
If the FAFSA is going to force students to include their parents information than it should allow their parents to include their monthly bill costs, as well as any debts or special expenses and use that in determining their income, and a more accurate Expected Family Contribution.
Proper and efficient financial aid is crucial to our youth's future as well as the future of our country in a competitive global economy.