CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Maximize Your Financial Aid By Understanding the New Student Aid Index One of the biggest updates to the FAFSA is the introduction of the Student Aid Index (SAI). The Student Aid Index is replacing the Expected Family Contribution, which was the amount a family would have to pay out-of-pocket for college expenses.

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IEFA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The unprecedented access to academic resources, business expertise, facilities and knowledge offered by these institutions is hard to find elsewhere. However, distance learning may restrict exposure to expertise and limit access to resources. International students are generally excluded from applying for federal financial aid.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

MAY 1, 2024

Missouri State News FAFSA Priority Deadline is May 1 Missouri State University is extending the financial aid priority deadline from April 1 to May 1. Moving the financial aid deadline to May 1 allows students extra time to submit or correct their FAFSA forms.

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Civitas Learning

MARCH 13, 2025

Yet many institutions struggle to adopt a broader approach to student impact due to systemic barriers, such as departmental silos and limited access to actionable insights. With access to predictive insights across multiple outcomes, institutions can customize the framework to focus on what aligns with their mission and goals.

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IEFA

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Studying abroad offers countless opportunities for personal and professional growth, but financial constraints can hold many students back. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the world of finding financial aid for international students, exploring scholarships, grants and student loans to make your dream of studying abroad a reality.

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Civitas Learning

JANUARY 9, 2025

This approach fosters proactive, collaborative support by enabling the coordination of services such as academic coaching, advising, financial aid, and career guidance. These programs address many challenges that students face and ensure students thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and make the most of available resources.

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Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In this blog post, well explore how to choose a college and how to choose the best college for your major. Cost and financial aid package. Regardless of your financial situation, its important to compare costs and make a plan to pay for college.

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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. Undergraduate.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Blogs Adult learners: who they are and what they want from college Across the last few years, colleges and universities have increasingly prioritized adult learner enrollment to offset declining undergraduate enrollment and diversify revenue streams.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

What reverse admissions means for the future of college access. Put the power to connect in the hands of students : Offers of acceptance bundled with financial aid are delivered simultaneously to the student and certifying counselor, so that they can discuss the offers thoughtfully and decide whether to explore further.

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Civitas Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Disjointed systems can lead to feeling like a pinballbeing bounced between financial aid, advising, faculty, and the registrar over a registration holdcausing confusion and frustration. How Civitas Learning partners achieved significant outcomes by implementing coordinated care practices.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

If you apply early, not only will you meet all the various FAFSA deadlines, but you might also get more financial aid for college. 3 dates to know Since some financial aid is doled out on a first-come, first-served basis, it’s a good idea to submit the FAFSA as soon as you can. Here are the details you should know about….

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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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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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#RealCollege Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2021

When her classes all went online during the COVID-19 pandemic, she was desperate for help because she could no longer access the computer lab on campus. Additionally, such funds do not deduct the value of their assistance from a student’s federal financial aid nor impose other restrictions, unlike many institutional emergency funds.

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EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

Blogs How to empower student-parents in higher education A conversation with Generation Hope My mom had me at 17, and like many teen parents, had to put her education on hold to care for our family. 92% of respondents either did not have access to or were unaware of on-campus child care options. Child care options are limited.

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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. One area where its significance truly shines is in managing financial aid. They can provide guidance and support.

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

We aim to demystify the graduate school application process, particularly for first-generation black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC, nontraditional, and low-income students who often lack access to essential resources. Plan, seek financial aid options and ensure a good fit with prospective programs. Create Change.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

It not only allows international students to access high-quality education in the U.S. Student Visa Process for International Students: Tips and Requirements appeared first on International Education and Financial Aid Blog. Many students opt for f 1 visas to achieve their academic goals. The post How to Navigate the U.S.

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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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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. Some states, like Washington, California, and Illinois, have implemented policies that require public colleges to assist students with access to basic needs.

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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. Gone are the long lines of students waiting to check on their financial aid award or see if their verification is complete.”.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 5, 2024

Now, it’s time to start thinking about college admissions and financial aid. 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. The sooner you complete the FAFSA, the more financial aid you’ll be eligible for. re your application.

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IEFA

MARCH 4, 2024

This blog post will guide you through budget-friendly study abroad opportunities, financial aid options, practical cost-saving tips, work-study and internship opportunities and more. Choosing the appropriate program can help you optimize financial aid and reduce the costs of studying abroad. interests.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. Public Benefits : Students can learn about and access public benefits on campus.

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EAB

JULY 21, 2023

Blogs Why customer service matters for community colleges Learnings and recommendations from EAB’s 2023 customer service survey I just talked to someone in registration, and they told me to call you! Navigate is one way to create this common workspace so students can access what they need, on their own time.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Blogs Adult learners’ application behavior is changing—here’s how Insights from our new survey of 3,800+ graduate and adult learners As the demographics of prospective graduate students and adult learners change, so do students’ application preferences and behaviors.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Schedule a demo empower ’ s individual student services tracking goes beyond grades and testing, providing insights into financial aid, application status, and other crucial data. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

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The University Innovation Alliance

JANUARY 26, 2023

danielle Fri, 01/27/2023 - 11:35 Image Blog Post Higher Ed Leadership University Innovation Lab 3minutes Are you feeling siloed, stuck, or overwhelmed in your efforts to better serve first-generation, low income, and students of color? Ready to Innovate With Us? Join us in the Lab!

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Blogs How enrollment leaders should navigate the new FAFSA processing delay Like all of us, you've probably been closely tracking the progress of the new FAFSA form this year: in particular, how the Department of Education is planning to roll it out to students, families, and institutions. (If We can all imagine the confusion that will ensue.

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EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Blogs How can you better support adult learners who are parents or guardians? Amid this concerning landscape, there are encouraging signs of progress towards ensuring equitable access to education. By Valerie Gipson About 3.8 But limited data on student-parents means that colleges and universities often overlook this population.

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EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Blogs How can you better support adult learners who are parents or guardians? Amid this concerning landscape, there are encouraging signs of progress towards ensuring equitable access to education. By Valerie Gipson About 3.8 But limited data on student-parents means that colleges and universities often overlook this population.

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IEFA

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the process of discovering, applying for and securing these scholarships, helping you achieve your academic and career goals. In addition to scholarships, there are alternative financial aid options available for computer science students, such as grants, loans and work-study programs.

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IEFA

JANUARY 16, 2023

With financial aid packages and scholarships, students can receive funding to help cover some of these expenses. This way, students can ensure that they have the funds to pursue their studies without having to worry about going into debt or compromising their financial security. Part-time jobs.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 11, 2022

In this blog, we focus on the need for NISS. The roots of these equity gaps in many places fall at the feet of the colleges and institutions themselves, the way we admit students, the way we advise them, the way we register them for classes, the way we package them for financial aid.". Closing the Equity Gaps.

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The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 6, 2022

For the past decade, she has advised university presidents, system chancellors, and state and federal policy leaders on strategies to expand access to higher education, address costs, and promote completion for students of all backgrounds. Bridget Burns is the founder and CEO of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA).

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

International students in the UK can access numerous scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate courses in many fields of study. These awards can provide valuable financial assistance towards tuition fees and other living costs to help make studying in Britain a reality.

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