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   <title>Paying for College, Explained: What You Need to Know</title>
   <author>Amelia Palacios</author>
   <email>frogmail@tcu.edu</email>
   <description>Confused by FAFSA, merit aid or cost of attendance? Here’s what every student and family needs to know about paying for college, in plain terms.</description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:04:54 -0800</pubDate>
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