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November 26, 2008

Comments on 2009-10 Student Aid Report (SAR)
Lauren Asher
The Institute for College Access & Success

Our comments on the draft 2009-2010 Student Aid Report (SAR) emphasize the need for the report to send a clear message about students' federal aid eligibility and the steps they must take to receive awards. The SAR should prioritize the most useful information and present it as clearly and intuitively as possible.

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