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CAREER COLLEGEPLANNING STARTS HERE LEAFs mission is to empower learners to plan for their future through career education and financial aid advisory services. THE POSTSECONDARY OUTLOOK ISSUES OUR STUDENTS FACE The rising cost of college and challenges in workforce demands have contributed to an increase in students seeking alternatives to a fouryear degree. Paying for college continues to be a burden for students and families who typically must take out substantial loans to finance their education. Students often miss opportunities for financial aid and scholarships due in part to aid eligibility misconceptions and the complexities of the financial aid process.