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PDF pending restorationCzarnolewski, Mark Y. – Journal of Student Financial Aid, 1995
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a complex form completed annually by millions of postsecondary students applying for federal financial aid. Errors frequently require resubmission. It is suggested that cognitive psychology principles that help describe how people understand text and complete forms be applied to a redesigned…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Difficulty Level, Error Patterns, Federal Aid
