Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Schools should take time this fall to inventory all of their relevant policies and practices, Coleman said, and to gather the institutional and external research that could provide a foundation for how to make any necessary changes.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 7, 2024

As students prepare for the exciting journey of attending college, one of the most important steps you’ll take is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 20, 2024

Financial Aid for College The college portal is like a digital command center, providing access to essential resources, announcements, and updates pertinent to your student’s academic journey. One area where its significance truly shines is in managing financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This will give you access to the online FAFSA application. Once that is in place, start gathering the following documents and information: Social Security Numbers for students and parents, or Alien Registration Numbers for non-U.S. The first thing you will need to do, if you have not done so already, is obtain your FSA ID.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This form is one of the most important for students and families to file, if not the most important form to be completed. The FAFSA is the way that students qualify for federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. All of these programs are designed to make higher education more accessible.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Like any change, there’s always pros and cons – so we’re breaking down how the new Student Aid Index might impact your family and student’s ability to pay for college. Who will see an increase in financial aid? Access to Pell Grants is typically based on family size and the federal poverty line.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Results Interviews with staff covered innovative and ongoing strategies to improve student accessibility. Schools have updated strategies around how they fund financial support, evaluate student needs, and apply tuition reductions to create more equitable and inclusive policies. Prioritizing students.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

February is one of my favorite months of the year because it’s National Financial Aid Awareness Month. Throughout this month, all of us in the higher education community make an extra effort to provide even more information about how to use and access financial aid for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

While this varies by school, some institutions may view Early Action applicants as more serious about their institution because they’re applying early, and they may accept a higher percentage of those students. Many schools open up scholarship applications to Early Action admits ahead of time.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Results Interviews with staff covered innovative and ongoing strategies to improve student accessibility. Schools have updated strategies around how they fund financial support, evaluate student needs, and apply tuition reductions to create more equitable and inclusive policies. Prioritizing students.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MAY 31, 2019

A high degree of variation, however, exists in financial aid offer letters sent from different colleges, and many do not clearly convey critical information to their prospective students. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid office. 6] National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 9, 2024

they have been working on making updates to the application to make it easier to understand, complete, and to be more accessible. These applications are critical for gaining access to funds to pay for college. Unsurprisingly, these issues are causing concern for parents and students who are wondering how they will pay for college.

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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.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Institutions should consider proactively sharing information and resources related to student loan repayment with soon-to-be-graduating students. Consider consolidating a list of campus supports available to students and sharing it out in easy-to-access locations across campus, on your website, and in your student mobile app.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 29, 2024

Here’s a comprehensive guide to help students grasp the fundamentals of credit and debt and make informed financial decisions. Credit refers to the ability to borrow money or access goods and services with the promise of repayment at a later date. What is Credit?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

The information collected also forms the basis for aid decisions made by state governments, colleges and some private scholarships. This means that it’s accessible – but the site is being regularly monitored for efficiency and you may find that the application can be temporarily unavailable while updates are made.

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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.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 24, 2024

Borrowing student loans is a significant financial decision that can have long-lasting implications on your student’s future. While loans can help make higher education more accessible, it’s crucial to approach borrowing with careful consideration and awareness.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

Beth Maglione, chief executive of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) , has stated that “ The Department’s poor planning has led to a stunning failure. Some college students might not have financial aid dollars in their hands in time to start classes in the next few weeks.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

Beth Maglione, chief executive of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) , has stated that “ The Department’s poor planning has led to a stunning failure. Some college students might not have financial aid dollars in their hands in time to start classes in the next few weeks.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 12, 2023

Once you focus on your mission to help the local community or further specific education skills, you can make better financial aid decisions that are fair and appropriate to potential students. It is essential that your team communicates about financial aid—both internally to employees and externally to potential students.

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Blackboard Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

Harpham, Director of Student Financial Aid at The University of Akron, had to say: “The partnership with Blackboard has completely changed the way that we do business in the financial aid office. But don’t just take it from me – here’s what Jennifer E.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 5, 2024

This may be something that your family has on file, so make sure to let your parents know you’ll need easy access to it. Have a Financial Discussion With Your Parents Talk about how much money is available for your college education, and mutually agree on comfortable price ranges.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

About 43 million people are expected to resume or start repayments of their student loans. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) has issued its final report and a toolkit for financial aid professionals across the nation in anticipation of the resumption of federal student loan repayments.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2023

So it's important that your program pages be easily accessible and items like admissions requirements, cost, aid, and outcomes, all be easily identifiable and accessible to prospective students on your program pages. BD: Thanks, Todd. That's such helpful information.

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

Wolanin established the program in memory of Dr. Wolanin, who championed student financial aid and college access. Through its numerous membership services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies to help low-income students enter college and graduate.

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IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

There are a number of scholarships and grants available to help students cover the costs of studying abroad. citizens to study in other countries, while the International Student Financial Aid program provides need-based scholarships for international students studying in the United States. study abroad population.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2023

This will adversely affect the college plans of students planning to apply in the 2023-24 admissions cycle as well as students who need to re-apply for Federal aid each year. The delay of the 2023 FAFSA launch from October 1 to December worries advocates of greater access to college for low-income students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2023

college, university, and technical and vocational institutions eligible to participate in any of the Title IV federal student financial aid programs. Cardona said the results of the data collection show that institutions must do more to raise the bar for student success and equitable outcomes. “The

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 25, 2023

defaults, colleges and universities would lose significant federal funding and students may lose access to aid. Unfortunately, in the last several years, colleges and universities and financial aid offices have gotten used to a political game of chicken in Washington, D.C., If no deal is made, the U.S.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 29, 2024

Since access to a college education has long been a bipartisan priority, Congress and the Executive branch have attempted to keep pace with skyrocketing tuition. Over the past half century, Congress has authorized many new programs to assist students in paying tuition.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 29, 2024

Since access to a college education has long been a bipartisan priority, Congress and the Executive branch have attempted to keep pace with skyrocketing tuition. Over the past half century, Congress has authorized many new programs to assist students in paying tuition.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2023

The Department of Education’s announcement last week of a secret shopper program to investigate the recruitment, enrollment, and financial aid practices of schools has garnered mixed reactions. While advocates of access hailed the policy, the for-profit sector and financial aid offices raised worries.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2023

“A president cannot just wave his hand and eliminate loans for students he favors, while leaving out all those who worked hard to pay back their loans or made other career choices,” said former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley on Twitter. The ruling was criticized by higher ed access groups and borrower advocates.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 24, 2024

Arise from overriding problem of being three months late, critics point out that the newly released FAFSA is rife with other problems, including: Instead of October 1, students couldn’t access the form on the ED’s website until January 8 and some had difficulty even after that. The ED’s help line was seldom available.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 24, 2024

Arise from overriding problem of being three months late, critics point out that the newly released FAFSA is rife with other problems, including: Instead of October 1, students couldn’t access the form on the ED’s website until January 8 and some had difficulty even after that. The ED’s help line was seldom available.

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