FAFSA — studentaid.gov

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Studentaid.gov is the U.S. Department of Education's free portal for the FAFSA — required for Pell Grants, Direct Loans, work-study, and Illinois MAP grants. Illinois mothers should complete FAFSA as early as October 1 each year to maximize MAP eligibility, which is awarded first-come-first-served. The site also explains income-driven repayment, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and the new SAVE plan affecting Illinois borrowers.

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