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This course teaches you exactly how to complete the FAFSA and unlock your federal student loans. You will learn what the FAFSA does, how the new Student Aid Index is used to calculate financial need, and what documents and information you must gather before you begin. The course also walks you through each step of the application, explains how colleges use your FAFSA to build your financial aid package, and shows you how to activate your federal loans through Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note. By the end, you will understand the entire process from start to finish and feel confident completing the FAFSA correctly.