President Donald Trump has hinted at closing the U.S. Department of Education, and that has some wondering about the future of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program.
If the Dept. of Education is shuttered by the Trump administration, what happens to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Updated: 36 minutes ago
Filling out a FAFSA form is generally the first step for all students looking for aid and federally back loans., he believes if the U.S. Department of Education was closed, FAFSA would survive.
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