In this informative conversation with Jenny and Jolyn from Leeward Community Colleges financial aid team,  substantial changes to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) are discussed. Key takeaways include the significant reduction in the number of questions on the form, now a vastly more user-friendly 46 down from over a hundred. The application process, once a tedious procedure, is now anticipated to take almost half the time. The discussion also highlights the increased flexibility in college preferences as students are now allowed to list up to 20 colleges, a noticeable increase from the previous 10. A plus for non-English speakers, the FAFSA application is now available in 11 major languages in addition to English and Spanish. 
The conversation covers the new requirement for the IRS data exchange, thus rendering both manual input and the previously used IRS data retrieval tool obsolete. This update necessitates providing consent to exchange IRS data with FAFSA. Another term introduced is 'contributor', pertaining to individuals who assist the student in filling up the FAFSA application, like parents or spouses. They conclude with the announcement of the phasing-out of the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) which is to be replaced by the Student Aid Index (SAI). 
This engaging conversation provides valuable insights for students and guardians anticipating changes to the FAFSA process, simplifying the procedure, and ensuring financial aid is more accessible and less taxing.
Contact the Financial Aid OfficePlease use your UH email account when communicating with us via email. Please also include your student ID # in your message. If you do not have a UH email account, “Get a UH Username!” to create an account. Our response time for emailed questions may take an estimated 3–5 business days during peak times.
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