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FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a free form you fill out when applying for financial aid for college. The form helps determine how much you and your family can pay for your college education. The results of this form decide how much student loan funding, work study program support, and grant money you may qualify for.

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