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This Special Report examines four principles for state leaders to consider as they develop or evaluate financial aid redesign reform efforts. The financial aid redesign principles, identified through a Thinkers Meeting that included experts from across the country, fall into four areas: Financial aid programs should be student-centered, goal-driven and data-informed, timely and flexible, and broadly inclusive. (Updated August 2018)
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