School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

Start with Transparency: Many families assume that private school tuition is prohibitively expensive and do not even inquire about financial aid. Schools can ensure their financial aid policies, application processes, and available resources are clearly outlined on their websites, brochures, and admissions materials.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 2, 2025

These new opportunities mean schools must be ready to process increased financial aid applications quickly, equitably, and transparently. Understanding the specifics of your state’s policies ensures your admissions and financial aid offices are ready to guide families effectively.

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IEFA

JANUARY 7, 2025

Students can access funding through government grants, private donations, scholarships, and research grants. This article explores these sources of university funding to help students understand how they can sustain their educational pursuits and receive financial aid. Federal student aid (U.S.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

As demand rises, so does the need for a streamlined and transparent financial aid processmaking it essential for private and independent schools to efficiently manage applications, reviews, and awards. Thats where the Financial Aid Assistant (FAA) program by School and Student Services (SSS) comes in.

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HEAG

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Access to higher education is one of the most powerful tools to uplift individuals, families, and entire communities. However, the cost of education can be a significant barrier, especially for underrepresented students who may not be aware of the resources … Read more ».

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HEAG

MAY 17, 2024

Although the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves as a gateway for millions of students to access critical financial assistance to make their dreams of a higher education accessible, this year’s application rollout has added significant barriers to … Read more ».

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 18, 2025

Private K-12 schools across the country rely on financial aid programs to ensure accessibility for families from diverse economic backgrounds. Rising tuition costs, economic fluctuations, and a growing emphasis on educational choice have expanded the number of parents exploring financial aid options.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 4, 2025

In todays ever-evolving enrollment landscape, financial aid professionals are being asked to do more with lessprovide equitable access, protect institutional integrity, streamline complex processes, and support families in real time. Youll have access to all IRS data, Benson explained. Its a tall order.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 14, 2025

Throughout the evening, attendees had the opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and hear firsthand how direct integration to IRS tax information is changing the way schools process financial aid applications.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 20, 2024

Your student’s ability to regularly monitor their college portal is essential to their application process, especially when it comes to staying updated and informed about financial aid tasks and deadlines. In a year like this one, it has become an even more important task for students applying to college!

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Early communication allows schools to share important information about financial aid eligibility requirements, deadlines, and application processes. Automated Notifications: Automated notifications capabilities for keeping families informed about application deadlines, award decisions, and other important updates.

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Scholarship America

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The FAFSA: Free Application, Free Money We’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year is the single best way to get free money for college. Despite this fact, nearly half of graduating high school seniors never complete this vital application.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

One of the biggest myths about financial aid is that you shouldn’t apply if your family makes too much money. But the reality is that there are no income limits with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); any eligible student can fill out the FAFSA to see if they qualify for aid. Cost of attendance.

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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.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Be Prepared for a Fast Financial Aid Application Cycle It’s a well known fact that the “early bird gets the worm” and as I’ve talked about often on the blog, the earlier you submit your financial aid paperwork, the better chance you have of more funding for college. What Does It Mean for the FAFSA This Year?

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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. This year, the application appears as if it will be fully live by December (instead of in the fall). Let’s break down how to get started!

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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. Who should file the FAFSA?

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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. Financial aid offices will be working incredibly hard to complete their side of this equation for all of the students.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 20, 2024

The financial aid season approaches, and your inbox overflows with applications. Here’s how the FAA program helps your K-12 private school’s financial aid office experience a smoother, faster, and more efficient financial aid season. We all know the feeling.

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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. Let’s talk about what’s going on and how this impacts financial aid applications for students nationwide.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Many schools offer financial aid workshops to walk families through applying for financial aid, grants, and scholarships. Let’s look at how to best prepare for and complete financial aid applications. What Does Financial Aid Cover? How Do I Complete a Financial Aid Application?

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IEFA

AUGUST 3, 2023

Need-based scholarships, on the other hand, are awarded based on your financial need and can be a great way to help fund your college education.Finally, demographic-specific scholarships, such as those tailored to women and minority students, can make college more accessible. Preparing a strong application is also key to success.

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IEFA

OCTOBER 26, 2023

By creating a profile on IEFA, you can discover a plethora of scholarship opportunities, ensuring you don’t miss out on any potential financial support. Not only does IEFA simplify the scholarship search process, but it also provides access to information on international student loan options.

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College Planners of America

MAY 13, 2023

The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) integrates major changes in the way students will apply for Federal student aid. The new FAFSA also modifies the methods to be used by the ED to determine eligibility for aid. According to the U.S.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Schools should choose a system that includes built-in security features such as: Data Encryption: Sensitive information should be encrypted both at rest and in transit to prevent unauthorized access. Secure Authentication: The platform should support multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure that only authorized users can access the system.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

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. Submitting Corrections Through EDE A college’s financial aid office can make corrections through the SPEEDE Server.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

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. Submitting Corrections Through EDE A college’s financial aid office can make corrections through the SPEEDE Server.

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College Planners of America

JANUARY 8, 2024

But when students contact the “employer,” they are asked to pay a fee or to provide personal or financial information to complete the job application process. This is true even if the caller states that they represent the college’s financial aid office. Create a new FSA account and password.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Financial aid offices are well-positioned to provide guidance on these areas, but there are likely other offices on campus who also have resources to support students as they make this financial transition such as money management centers or student services. Where is there room for improvement?

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

However, your financial aid package might not offer enough to cover your school-related expenses. The good news is that you can still receive financial aid as a part-time student. Many colleges publish this information on their websites, but you also can contact your college’s financial aid office to request it.

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IEFA

MARCH 4, 2024

Utilizing online platforms, you can access diverse global learning opportunities: Virtual Study Abroad Programs: These are structured courses offered by international universities, simulating the study abroad experience through online classes, cultural immersion activities, and virtual interaction with international students and faculty.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on Oct. If you apply early, not only will you meet all the various FAFSA deadlines, but you might also get more financial aid for college. This application becomes available on Oct. 22, the same date its early-decision applications are due.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2023

The delay of the 2023 FAFSA launch from October 1 to December worries advocates of greater access to college for low-income students. Colleges May Not Have Sufficient Time Many colleges won’t be able to determine their award packages for accepted applicants if they don’t have sufficient lead time to review FAFSA data.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

“These steps are a direct response to input we’ve received from financial aid administrators and college and university presidents about where they’re seeing challenges in implementing Better FAFSA and the concrete ways and steps we can take that help them process this information easier and simpler,” said Cardona.

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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

10, 2022, the government has temporarily stopped taking applications for this student loan forgiveness program until legal challenges to it have been resolved. See Federal Student Aid’s statement for more information. The application for this student debt cancellation is available online at the Federal Student Aid website.

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