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Educational purposes only. FAFSA Easy Guide is not a financial aid office, a financial advisor, or the U.S. Department of Education. The information here is general educational content, not financial, tax, or legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, speak with your school’s financial aid office or a qualified advisor. We are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education or Federal Student Aid. Official resources are at StudentAid.gov.

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