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Beginning October 1st, families with college-bound students may file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be approved for Federal Direct Student Loans as well as need-based scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year. It considers your family’s income and assets, excluding home equity and retirement savings as well as your student’s savings and […]

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