CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How the FAFSA is Making Financial Aid More Accessible to Families Nationwide In the last year and a half, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – or FAFSA – has undergone major changes to make the application easier to complete for students nationwide. Who should file the FAFSA? That’s a huge change!

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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. It’s a lot for any student to keep track of. With that in mind, here’s a few deadlines to track for your financial aid and college applications. Access usually begins with filing a FAFSA.

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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. Before you begin applications this fall as a high school junior, there’s a few things you should know! The application for the 2025-2026 cycle should be online October 1, 2024. The early bird gets the money!

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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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 26, 2024

From admission applications to financial aid forms, staying organized and aware of key dates is crucial when you’re applying for college. This guide outlines the essential deadlines you need to know to master the college timeline and ensure a smooth application process. Pay close attention to when you can submit the applications.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Completing the FAFSA is one of the first steps that students and families must complete to start their journey to college. Through this application, schools determine how much funding a student is eligible for. This includes federal loans, grants, and work study programs.

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APRIL 19, 2022

Do you already know that when the national pause on student loan payments ends you’ll be faced with monthly payments you can’t afford? Want a solution that leads to affordable payments and potentially even student loan forgiveness? You may also consider refinancing your student loans.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 3, 2023

This has been the biggest update in 40 years for the FAFSA and we’re all ready to see what the new application looks like. Here’s what we do know about the updated FAFSA and your student’s college financial aid process so far: Applicants will be able to pull data from their tax returns. Are there any format updates to the FAFSA?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Perhaps one of the biggest pros of the SAI is that more students will be able to receive access to Pell Grants. Starting this year, applicants who don’t qualify for a max Pell Grant if their SAI is less than the maximum grant amount. In the past years, families with more than one student in college received benefits.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The FAFSA: Your First Step to Financial Aid The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your starting point. It opens doors to federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. If you want to read some of my tips to prepare for the 2025-2026 FAFSA, check out recent blogs here! The good news?

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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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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Student loan forgiveness can wipe out part or all of your student loan debt. The big news on the student loan forgiveness front is that the federal government plans to forgive up to $10,000 in federally held student debt, or up to $20,000 if you previously received a Pell Grant. ( See more below ).

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College Planners of America

APRIL 15, 2024

On April 8, President Biden released the details of his new student loan debt forgiveness plan. Although the new regulations aren’t expected to fully take effect until July, 2025, the ED is considering taking action to expedite parts of the plan. Department of Education (ED).

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College Planners of America

APRIL 15, 2024

On April 8, President Biden released the details of his new student loan debt forgiveness plan. Although the new regulations aren’t expected to fully take effect until July, 2025, the ED is considering taking action to expedite parts of the plan. Department of Education (ED).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Applications to and enrollment in HBCU institutions have continued to increase. The California State University system has announced a direct admissions pilot program to begin in 2025. Enrollment will begin in fall 2025. That is a headline worth celebrating, he said. Such relief is not available to everyone.

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