An independent committee created by Congress to advise on student aid policy The Committee serves as an independent source of advice and counsel to Congress and the Secretary of Education on student financial aid policy. It was established by the Congress of the United States with the enactment of the Higher Education Amendments of 1986 and began operation in 1988. The purpose of the Advisory Committee as originally defined by Congress in statute is to:
For more information about the Committee, please visit About ACSFA.
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