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Committee backs bill requiring FAFSA completion for certain state scholarship eligibility
Summary
Senate Bill 114, which would require students to complete the FAFSA to qualify for specified state scholarships and support the Department of Higher Education's 80% completion goal, passed after testimony from Maria Markham on outreach plans including career‑coach expansion.
Senate Bill 114 passed the Senate Education Committee after sponsor testimony and a departmental Q&A on student supports.
Sponsor Senator Ervin said the bill would require students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a condition for certain state scholarship eligibility, noting fewer than 60% of Arkansas…
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