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Department Of Education
To identify qualified disadvantaged youths with potential for postsecondary education; to encourage them in completing secondary school and in enrolling in programs of postsecondary education; to publicize the availability of, and facilitate the application for, student financial aid; and to increase the number of secondary and postsecondary school dropouts who reenter and complete an educational program.
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Helps disadvantaged youths complete high school and enroll in college programs. Provides support for applying for student financial aid.
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