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The Week, January 19, 2016: New FAFSA system complicates financial aid for low-income students

January 19, 2016

"FAFSA — the Free Application for Federal Student Aid — is the first step in any college student's quest for need-based financial assistance. It serves as an application for tax-subsidized student loans, but most universities also use the FAFSA to determine eligibility for internal need-based scholarships."

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