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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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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.

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Breaking Down FAFSA: Understanding the Application Process

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

The world of financial aid can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is one of the most important for students and families to file, if not the most important form to be completed. Have your list of colleges available.

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College Financial Aid Forms Decoded: Understanding What These Terms Mean

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

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. The FAFSA: Your First Step to Financial Aid The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your starting point. The good news?

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Another FAFSA Failure Will Delay Aid Payments

College Planners of America

The most recent failure in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will leave many college students without critical financial aid as the fall semester approaches. Batch Corrections Batch corrections are aggregated digital changes to the FAFSA records of students.

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