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The need-based aid I received based on my Need Access application is very different than the need-based aid based on the FAFSA. Why is there a difference?

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The need-based aid I received based on my Need Access application is very different than the need-based aid based on the FAFSA. Why is there a difference?

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There may be a difference because information contained on the FAFSA is used to award federal and/or state need-based aid whereas Need Access is used to award institutional need-based aid or scholarships.