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Latino U College Access volunteer Marie Guarnieri (left) walks Port Chester High School senior Sergio Leoni and his mother Isabella through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. They’re participating in the Latino U-hosted FAFSA Bootcamp at Port Chester High School, an event designed to assist first-generation Latino students through the financial aid application on Thursday, Feb. 8.

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Applying to college is an arduous procedure. Students have to take tests, submit personalized essays and gather letters of recommendation. But, for many, the process doesn’t end once all their materials are put together and applications are sent out. The majority of them must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, commonly referred to as FAFSA, if they want to see any help paying for higher education.

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