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The government just made applying for student aid easier

Source: https://cnbc.com/2019/01/11/the-government-just-made-applying-for-student-aid-easier.html - Jan 14, 2019

Many people who apply for college financial aid are forced to go through an audit-like process in which they must prove that the information they provided is accurate.

Each year, nearly a third of students who fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, are selected for so-called verification, according to the National College Access Network.

"Families should expect to be chosen for verification at least once during their college career," said Betsy Mayotte, president of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors.

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