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Parent Handbook: Filing the FAFSA

Regardless of your financial situation, filing the FAFSA is the first step to qualifying for many forms of financial aid, not just those based on income.

For updates on filing the FAFSA, view this video from Federal Student Aid.

See more tips to help families of students in grades 6–12 prepare for success in college and other postsecondary options in the Parent Handbook.

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