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§ 1092f. Early awareness of financial aid eligibility
(a) In general
(b) Communication of availability of aid and aid eligibility
(1) Students who receive benefits
The Secretary shall—
(A) make special efforts to notify students who receive or are eligible to receive benefits under a Federal means-tested benefit program (including the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.)), or another such benefit program as determined by the Secretary, of such students’ potential eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant amount, determined under section 1070a(b)(2)(A) of this title, for which the student would be eligible; and
(B) disseminate such informational materials, that are part of the system described in subsection (a), as the Secretary determines necessary.
(2) Secondary school students
(3) Adult learners
The Secretary, in cooperation with States, institutions of higher education, other organizations involved in college access and student financial aid, employers, workforce investment boards, and public libraries, shall make special efforts to provide individuals who would qualify as independent students, as defined in section 1087vv(d) of this title, with information regarding the availability of financial aid under this title and with nonbinding estimates of the amounts of grant and loan aid that an individual may be eligible for under this subchapter upon completion of an application form under section 1090(a) of this title. The Secretary shall ensure that such information—
(A) is as accurate as possible;
(B) includes specific information regarding the availability of financial aid for students qualified as independent students, as defined in section 1087vv(d) of this title; and
(C) uses dissemination mechanisms suitable for adult learners.
(4) Public awareness campaign
(Pub. L. 89–329, title IV, § 485E, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title IV, § 490, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3305; amended Pub. L. 111–152, title II, § 2101(b)(5), Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1073; Pub. L. 116–260, div. FF, title VII, § 702(o), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 3186; Pub. L. 117–103, div. R, § 102(b)(5), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 819.)