College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Schools now have until January 15, 2025 to meet these requirements after receiving additional time to prioritize preparations for the upcoming FAFSA application.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Financial aid forms may seem overwhelming, but they’re your ticket to unlocking the financial support you need. For high school juniors and seniors, now is the perfect time to dive into financial aid terms – and build a better understanding of them all. But, that’s why I’m here at CFAA! The good news?

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Beta testing for the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially available to a limited group of participants as the Department of Education announced in late August.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Learn Which Deadlines to Track During College Application Season The fall is one of the busiest times of year for high school seniors who are applying to college. There’s normal school work and extracurriculars, as well as the various deadlines for applications and financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The world of financial aid can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The process can feel scary if you don’t know where to start, which is why today I’m breaking down the FAFSA so you can understand the application process more clearly.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 31, 2024

With one month left until December 1, the Department of Education has released a comprehensive list of resources to help financial aid offices to prepare for the launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA application.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The 2025-26 Federal School Code (FSC) List of Participating Schools is now available as an online document and an integrated search function for applicants navigating the fafsa.gov website.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 12, 2024

I created this CSS Profile: A Comprehensive Guide as a financial aid consultant with over 34 years of experience to help you. I have dedicated my career to helping families navigate the complex world of college financial aid. My goal is to ensure that your child receives the maximum financial aid possible.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 23, 2023

There’s normal school work and extracurriculars, as well as the various deadlines for applications and financial aid. Yet, it’s important to track the deadlines so that you have the best chance of getting your financial aid application in – and then, the best chance of getting the maximum aid available to you.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

As the gateway to federal financial aid for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial step for students and their families in securing funding for higher education. This year, in particular, has presented many students for families seeking aid for college.

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HEAG

AUGUST 2, 2024

As experienced financial aid directors might already know, the online Fiscal Operations Report for 2023–24 and the Application to Participate for 2025–26 (FISAP) will be available on the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) website on August 1 and is due … Read more ».

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Updated October 14th The Department of Education continues to beta test the 2025-26 FAFSA with a select group of institutions and students as the December 1 release date approaches. Here is the latest regarding the upcoming application, as detailed on the Updates page: 2025-26 FAFSA Beta Updates Oct.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 7, 2024

Department of Education (Department) today announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA® form) will be launched through a new process. Starting on October 1, the Department will release the 2025-26 FAFSA form for testing with a limited set of students and institutions.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

There’s an application process and forms you need to file to pay for your college education. Whether your family is paying for part of your college degree, or you’re covering it all yourself, there’s a good chance you’ll need to rely on financial aid. Finally, don’t make assumptions that you won’t qualify for any aid.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Fiscal Operations Report for 2023-24 and Application to Participate for 2025-26 (FISAP) was approved by the federal government earlier this year and the deadline to submit is Tuesday, October 1st at 11:59 p.m. ET; corrections to the report will be on December 13, 2024.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 17, 2024

Jeremy Singer, who is currently the president of College Board, has been named to lead the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) overall strategy, according to the U.S. Singer will lead FSA’s overall strategy on the 2025-26 FAFSA form. Department of Education. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Department of Education (ED) is delaying the sending out of student information relevant for financial aid calculations to institutions, higher ed scholars and officials have voiced concern and uncertainty over how this change will affect low-income and first-generation students in particular. 8 – had left applicants frustrated.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Maximize Your Financial Aid By Understanding the New Student Aid Index One of the biggest updates to the FAFSA is the introduction of the Student Aid Index (SAI). The Student Aid Index is replacing the Expected Family Contribution, which was the amount a family would have to pay out-of-pocket for college expenses.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 9, 2024

A Soft Launch of This Year’s Financial Aid Application is Causing Frustration For months, parents, students, and financial aid experts alike have been waiting for the 2024-2025 FAFSA to go live. Let’s talk about what’s going on and how this impacts financial aid applications for students nationwide.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Dartmouth College plans to reinstate the standardized test requirement for applicants to the Class of 2029 and beyond, reports The Dartmouth. Dartmouth applicants will be required to take and submit scores from the SAT or ACT college entrance exams.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Updates to the FAFSA Have Delayed College Financial Aid for Millions The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has undergone some major updates for the 2024-2025 application cycle. This year, more than ever before, it’s important to fill out your application quickly and correctly the first time.

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College Aid Services

JUNE 18, 2024

In a recent electronic announcement, the Department of Education has outlined a number of updates that will impact the 2024-25 and 2025-26 FAFSA forms in the coming months as part of its overhaul of the application. What updates can you expect related to the 2024-25 FAFSA?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Be Prepared for a Fast Financial Aid Application Cycle It’s a well known fact that the “early bird gets the worm” and as I’ve talked about often on the blog, the earlier you submit your financial aid paperwork, the better chance you have of more funding for college. What Does It Mean for the FAFSA This Year?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 1, 2023

Those who submit a FAFSA or Minnesota Dream Act application for the 2024-2025 academic year will be considered automatically. 5-10% of students without legal status who graduate from U.S. high schools continue into higher ed, according to the Hechinger Report.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

Many families often decide to skip the entire process together, even though it’s necessary to file in order to receive financial aid. However, with the release of the 2024-2025 FAFSA, families, students, and financial aid offices alike are hopeful that the once complicated application will be easier to complete and process.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 22, 2023

It’s been 40 years since the last major overhaul of the FAFSA application. If you need a reminder, FAFSA is the application every college student should file for financial aid assistance as a freshman and throughout. The post Did the Updates to the 2024-2025 FAFSA Actually Make It Better?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For the 2024-2025 application cycle, the FAFSA will be released in December. The post Everything You Need to Complete Your 2024-2025 FAFSA appeared first on CFAA. The FAFSA is coming. If you’re attending college in the fall of 2024, then you’ll likely need to complete the FAFSA this winter.

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HEAG

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The release of the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been eagerly anticipated, but its roll-out has faced unforeseen issues, impacting students and colleges nationwide. On January 30, 2024, the Department announced that institutions and states will … Read more ».

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Department of Education has made the 24-25 Application and Verification Guide as well as the 23-24 FSA Assessments resource available online. To obtain a digital copy of both documents, read the instructions below.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

On Friday Sept 15th, the Department of Education announced the Comment Request period for 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The comment period is open until October 16, 2023. This is one of the final legal steps before the release of the updated FAFSA which is due out in December.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

For high school seniors, the fall also marks the beginning of college application season. The post How to Prep for the 2024-2025 FAFSA This Fall appeared first on CFAA. Fall marks the beginning of the school year for students nationwide. As we all know, time moves faster once all of the activities and classes begin.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Secretary Cardona published a letter that addresses the issues that the Department faced during the 2024-25 FAFSA launch and what measure that they are taking to ensure that success of next year’s application.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Update Your Financial Aid Application to Reflect Your Current Income One of the most important steps in applying to college is completing the FAFSA, which will open in December. That means on the 2024-2025 FAFSA, numbers will be gathered from your 2022 tax return. Best College Financial Aid Advisors.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Department recently announced that it would select a group of students and institutions of higher education (IHEs) to test the 2025-26 FAFSA before its public release later this year. In addition, two to six community-based organization (CBOs) will also have the opportunity to beta test the new application.

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College Aid Services

JULY 31, 2024

Federal Student Aid revealed yesterday that batch institutional corrections will be delayed until the 2025-26 because schools would not have access until after the fall semester begins and to prioritize a success rollout of next year’s FAFSA application.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Through this application, schools determine how much funding a student is eligible for. Here are a few key things you should know to maximize your financial aid opportunities: Understand Dependency Status : Your dependency status determines if you need to provide parental information.

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College Aid Services

JUNE 18, 2024

In a lengthy electronic announcement, the Department of Education has outlined a number of updates that will impact the 2024-25 and 2025-26 FAFSA forms in the coming months as part of its overhaul of the application. What changes can you expect related to the 2024-25 FAFSA?

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