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Find out if you qualify for financial aid

FAFSA Day, a free program providing assistance to families looking to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), is Sunday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. at Framingham High School.

With higher education costs growing, students and families may think they're being priced out of college.

These students and families should attend FAFSA Day, a free program providing assistance to families looking to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The event is Sunday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. at Framingham High School.

FAFSA is free to fill out. It is a single form that qualifies students for the nine federal student-aid programs, 605 state aid programs, and most institutional aid available. FAFSA is required for all students seeking federal financial aid for college.

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On FAFSA Day, Framingham High School will offer one-on-one assistance, computer access, and online filing.

Students and parents should EACH bring the following. (Students born before January 1, 1990 do not need to bring parental information.)

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  • FAFSA Pin (www.pin.ed.gov)
  • Social Security Number
  • Driver's License number
  • Most recent federal tax return
  • Most recent W-2 or year-end pay stub
  • Untaxed income records
  • Bank statement(s)
  • Business and investment records
  • Alien Registration Card (if not a U.S. Citizen)

Students are encouraged but not required to register. To register, visit fafsaday.org.

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