Completing the FAFSA could help decide whether a student

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) gathers information about a student’s and family’s finances so schools and government programs can determine eligibility for financial aid. It may help determine whether a student should receive student-specific financial aid. Academic, athletic, and merit-based awards are generally based on achievement or talent rather than FAFSA financial information.

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