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<p>Yeah, that’s one of those things that varied from place to place. Often, the “oppressed” back in England became the “oppressors” over in New England. Not every religious group did this, of course! </p>
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<p>That’s why all colleges interpret it differently. FAFSA is only used for eligibility for Pell grants and certain unsubsidized loans. It was never meant to be the actual expectation that a family should pay. The college and not the Department of Education determines that, and they rely on the assumption that people will save for college, use their current incomes, and borrow (if necessary) to meet the costs. This is often an unrealistic assumption depending on the person, but you can hardly blame this all on the FAFSA.</p>