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Sep 2021
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It's FAFSA Time! Here's How To Apply For...

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens to potential college students to fill out on Oct. 1 for the 2022-2023 school year. Here's how to fill out the form to get money for college — and why you should apply now instead of waiting.

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