FAFSA deadlines have been kind of a pain for prospective college students.

And, because you need tax information to apply for the FAFSA, most everyone applies after April anyway.

Financial aid eligibility is a big factor for a lot of students deciding where to go to college.

Thankfully, now you might.

This way, you know what your situation looks like beforehand.

Applying for Financial Aid Is About to Get Easier| The New York Times

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