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Many states require FAFSA filing before high school graduation, but timing can be everything

from The Brookings Institution

Many states require FAFSA filing before high school graduation, but timing can be everything The Brookings Institution Knowledge of financial aid — or lack thereof — is one of many hurdles high school students face in successfully pursuing postsecondary education. Perhaps the most important gateway for students to access financial aid is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the federal form required to receive Pell grants and student loans. In addition to federal aid, most states require the FAFSA to determine eligibility for state financial-aid programs, and many institutions ask students to file to receive institutional grants and scholarships. READ MORE

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