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College Revives Standardized Test Requirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The college adopted a test-optional policy for applicants to the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 and a test-recommended policy for applicants to the Class of 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lee Coffin, the college’s vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid.

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Dr. Kim Cassidy to Step Down as President of Bryn Mawr College in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

An expert in psychology, she will return to being faculty in fall 2026 after a two-year sabbatical. During her tenure, Cassidy eliminated loans as part of the financial aid package for students with family incomes below $60,000; reduced loans for others; and led a $301 million fundraising campaign.

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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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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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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.

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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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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 ».