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State and local governments, universities, college access organizations and 最新麻豆免费看Governor Katie Hobbs are spearheading a concerted effort to tackle a decline in FAFSA submissions in Arizona. To kick off these efforts, Governor Hobbs has and has to all school leaders and school counselors across the state asking for their help to prioritize FAFSA completion.
Federal delays and glitches have led to a significant drop in FAFSA, with just 23 percent of 最新麻豆免费看seniors submitting this vital application. Partners across the state are uniting to bolster FAFSA completion rates and ensure 最新麻豆免费看students receive the financial aid they deserve. The campaign is working to provide support to as many students as possible before they graduate and provide additional FAFSA resources to students over the summer.
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This year鈥檚 federal FAFSA delays are likely to disproportionately affect low-income and first-generation students who rely on timely financial aid offers to make college decisions. Data show that students who complete the FAFSA are more likely to enroll in college, persist in their coursework and successfully obtain a degree.
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ABOR, Arizona鈥檚 public universities and community colleges and college access organizations have compiled FAFSA supports for students, families and school counselors. :
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Students can find statewide support and resources at .