The federal government also provides means tested assistance through multiple programs for child care, education, job training, and the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant, and the Legal Services Corporation, among other programs.

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It, along with some assistance for veterans, is the closest program to an educational voucher, probably the best way to dispense financial assistance for higher education.

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