It is time once again for the FAFSA/NSC opt out form - available here and blogged about last year here.
What does it mean? The short version is: the government wants to track more accurate data about two things- how many students successfully apply for financial aid (by filing a FAFSA) and how many students enroll in college and what their outcomes are (data compiled by a service called National Student Clearinghouse).
According to the Federal government, all student data is fair game for inclusion UNLESS the family fills out one of these opt out forms. So, if you don't want your data included, you need to submit a form. If you are ok with your data being included, you don't have to print and fill out anything. There is no penalty for opting out and also no incentive for opting out - it is 100% your decision.
If you don't have a printer, Ms. Feldman has hard copies in her office. This opt out form is due back to Ms. Feldman by November 23 so she can enter the data into the computer system.
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