J.R. Whelan

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WSJ Your Money Briefing · New Fafsa Application Changes Could Boost Your Financial Aid · 7 Nov 2023 podcast

That's ymb at wsj.com. voice-verified

Now onto the show. voice-verified

Here's your Money Briefing for Tuesday, November 7th. voice-verified

I'm J.R. voice-verified

Whelan for The Wall Street Journal. voice-verified

Every year, families filling out the FAFSA face limits on financial aid they receive because their retirement account contributions count toward total household income that's worked into the formula. voice-verified

Well, that's about to change. voice-verified

We'll talk with Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin after the break. voice-verified

Changes to the way families apply for college financial aid will allow them to save for retirement without jeopardizing their eligibility for higher education assistance. voice-verified

Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Oyen Adedoyen joins me. voice-verified

So, Oyen, under the current plan, how do retirement savings figure into the application for financial aid? voice-verified

Oh, and that could count against eligibility. voice-verified

So what kind of position did that put families and students in? voice-verified

Wow. voice-verified

Having to decide between saving for retirement and funding a college education, that could be a tough decision for a family. voice-verified

So how will this change under the new plan and when does it take effect? voice-verified

Why did the education department make this change? voice-verified

Who's likely to benefit the most from this? voice-verified

Now, what does it mean in terms of savings potentially for families? voice-verified

But don't some colleges and universities use methods other than the FAFSA to determine financial aid? voice-verified

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