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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
OCTOBER 21, 2024
There’s paperwork to submit, essays to write, and financial aid applications to send in. The most important financial document that students will file with their families this fall is the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You may never know what aid your student can receive!
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. Unfortunately, many families and students are wondering exactly where the FAFSA is. Still Want More Help?
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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
DECEMBER 11, 2023
As we wait, it seems like the perfect time to review changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA that will help you maximize financial aid -and your time filling out the forms! As a reminder, the FAFSA gathers information about your financial needs so your student can be offered work-study, grants, and student loans.
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. Right now, the best thing families and students can do is finish filing their FAFSA for the 2024-2025 year.
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.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Note that SAI is not a dollar amount but helps schools determine your financial aid eligibility. You can read more about the Student Aid Index here ! A Contributor on the FAFSA: “Contributor” is a new term on the 2025-26 FAFSA form.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
JUNE 17, 2024
Federal student loans typically offer more favorable terms, such as fixed interest rates and flexible repayment options, compared to private loans. Additionally, federal loans may qualify for income-driven repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs, providing valuable assistance post-graduation.
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