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Using the CSS Profile to Bolster Need-Based Financial Aid Projections

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As we approach the 2025-2026 academic year, financial aid offices across the country are facing a new challenge: the delayed release of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) until December 1, 2024. For many colleges and universities, this … Read more ».

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FAFSA Verification Update for Financial Aid Administrators: 2025-2026 Award Year

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As we prepare for the 2025-2026 FAFSA cycle, the U.S. Tax and Income Verification: For students whose tax data is transferred directly from … Read more ». Department of Education has issued important updates on verification requirements. Here’s what you need to know: 1.

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FAFSA Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide for the 2025-2026 Application

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

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!

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Bill to Consider Student Parent Finances Progresses in California State Legislature

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Assemblymember Marc Berman California state legislators are considering a bill designed to ensure that students who are parents can get the most out of their student financial aid. AB 2458 would help student parents afford, enroll in, and successfully complete their higher education journey," said Berman. “AB

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College Financial Aid Forms Decoded: Understanding What These Terms Mean

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

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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Deciding on Financial Aid Offers: Do You Really Need All Those Loans?

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Receiving a financial aid offer can be both exciting and overwhelming for college-bound students and their families. While grants and scholarships provide much-needed assistance, loans often make up a significant portion of the aid package. Spots for the 2025-2026 school year are open and are going quickly.

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3 Things to Know About Financial Aid for High School Juniors

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Students of all ages know that attending school is about learning new things! 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. The application for the 2025-2026 cycle should be online October 1, 2024.