CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

How Finding Money for College Is Now Easier Than Ever For the last 40+ years, students and families have been frustrated by the process of filing the FAFSA. The hope, of course, is that all these changes will motivate more families to file a FAFSA and qualify for federal financial aid.

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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? That’s a huge change!

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Title: First Generation Scholarships and General Scholarship Essay Tips. More recently, institutions of higher education and other organizations are taking notice and providing scholarships specifically for first-generation students. The 2022-23 FAFSA is open now! Apply through the Scholarship Dashboard at: [link].

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

But, in a year where the FAFSA is being delayed (because of some great changes that are happening!), 2024-2025 FAFSA Updates For the 2024-2025 college application cycle, the FAFSA will be open to students and family by December 31, 2023. This is almost 3 months later than the FAFSA timelines have been in previous years.

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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Getting scholarships is a great way to help ease the heavy financial burden of college. A scholarship finder (or scholarship search engine) can offer thousands of options, allowing you to find scholarships with just a few clicks. Local scholarships. Plus: How to get a scholarship: bonus tips. Peterson’s.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Scholarship awards and financial aid can help ease the financial burden of attending college. For students who identify as Hispanic or Latino, there are many scholarships worth exploring. Consider these 20 scholarships for Hispanic and Latino students as a starting point in finding ways to fund your higher education.

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Scholarship America

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

billion in Pell Grant funds on the table , along with millions of dollars in SNAP benefits, private scholarships and other forms of college financial aid. According to the National College Attainment Network (NCAN), 44% of seniors failed to complete a FAFSA in 2022, leaving them unable to access a single dollar of federal student assistance.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

JANUARY 12, 2021

To help alleviate this stress, institutions of higher education and other organizations are taking notice and providing scholarships specifically for first-generation students. Right now, it is scholarship season and a great time for you to be looking at what specific scholarships you may be eligible for and apply!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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. All Things FAFSA: FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Here’s some other tips about filing the new FAFSA forms.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

To honor that vision and legacy, Scholarship America proudly funds awards in Dr. Fradkin’s name, giving outstanding Dollars for Scholars more opportunity to provide impactful scholarships, including renewable awards and additional student support. Shenendehowa Dollars for Scholars (New York) and St.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

What reverse admissions means for the future of college access. Colleges review the profiles and make proactive admission and scholarship offers to students, typically within a week or two of the profile being submitted. What enrollment leaders need to know about the upcoming FAFSA changes. October 4, 2022. September 27, 2022.

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college. A college degree is the pathway to social mobility for families trapped in the cycle of poverty.

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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. This gives students more time to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, which determines their eligibility for financial aid and university-funded scholarships.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

29, the new federal spending plan is set to increase the Pell Grant in 2023, allowing low-income students a chance to access up to $7,395 each year. The more that we have people who are able to say, ‘Pell was public policy instrument that helped me gain access to college,’ the more understanding we will have.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Access usually begins with filing a FAFSA. While most use the FAFSA (which comes live in December), some states do have separate applications. Federal Deadline Technically you do have until June 30 to submit the FAFSA, but many financial aid funds could be deleted by then.

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Scholarship America

MARCH 9, 2023

Applications, admissions, financial aid and scholarships all have their own deadlines – and they happen while you’re also trying to balance your regular schoolwork, your job, your family and your social life. Accessing Money for College Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) : It all starts here. The good news?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Access usually begins with filing a FAFSA. While most use the FAFSA (which comes live in December), some states do have separate applications. Federal Deadline Technically you do have until June 30 to submit the FAFSA, but many financial aid funds could be deleted by then. Don’t miss a single one!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Earlier Access to Campus Resources Getting admitted early also means you can jump on things like campus housing, class registration, and sometimes even scholarship opportunities. Many schools open up scholarship applications to Early Action admits ahead of time. Good luck, and happy applying!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

Odle and Delaney studied the direct admissions process at six schools that are part of the pilot, some private, some public, some small, some large, and all ranging from moderately selective to open access. Direct admissions] doesn’t change the fact that they need to fill out the FAFSA. The reason comes down to money.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 11, 2023

At DFC, every student gets a scholarship of some amount, and the average student cost is under $3,000. They have access to financial aid counselors, college persistence counselors, and a life coach, and are placed into paid internships after they finish a professional development course. How has the college pulled this off?

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Scholarship America

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Applications, admissions, financial aid and scholarships all have their own deadlines – and they happen while you’re also trying to balance your regular schoolwork, your job, your family and your social life. Accessing Money for College. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) : It all starts here. The good news?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 29, 2024

Credit refers to the ability to borrow money or access goods and services with the promise of repayment at a later date. It also takes readers through the entire college money process of applying for financial aid, using student loans, and searching for college scholarships. What is Credit?

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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. Whether it’s scholarships, grants, or loans, these resources often make higher education attainable.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 24, 2024

While loans can help make higher education more accessible, it’s crucial to approach borrowing with careful consideration and awareness. Explore Alternative Funding Sources Exhaust all other financial aid options, such as scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and savings, before turning to student loans.

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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. Aid most often takes the form of grants, scholarships, or tuition reductions. For Families Schools work hard to help families manage the tuition costs for a student’s education. What Does Financial Aid Cover?

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College Planners of America

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Need-based aid focuses on a family’s income as reported on the FAFSA. Applicants await the results of the FAFSA process to find out how much need-based aid is available to them from public agencies, colleges, and other sources. There are still some scholarships awarded solely on merit. Merit Aid and “Merit Aid”.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. Recruitment materials, campus tours, and FAFSA open houses are bilingual as are several members of the student affairs staff.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

JANUARY 5, 2023

MISSOURI STATE NEWS: The MoState Access Award. The MoState Access Award is designed to ensure that cost does not prevent Missouri students from completing a degree.” Students interested in applying for the MoState Access Award must submit their FAFSA to MSU by February 1. Learn more about the MoState Access Award.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

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. Make sure to keep the materials up to date so students know about timely and accurate resources, and how to access them.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

And she expressed concern about “the spillover impact” of the Supreme Court’s ruling on student support programs and scholarships dedicated to underrepresented students. To better assure that all students are adequately prepared for college, the College Board is working hard to expand access to AP-level classwork, said Hastings.

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College Planners of America

JANUARY 8, 2024

Unsolicited scholarships and grants: A student may receive a phone call or email from an organization they don’t know. The representative will tell the student that they’ve received a scholarship and ask them to supply key personal information such as their Social Security number to confirm that they are the correct recipient.

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College Planners of America

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Last month, we featured a post titled, “Tuition Discounts Offered as Merit Aid” about the common practice of colleges to provide partial merit scholarships, or discounted tuition. The CDS enables them to identify the colleges that are most inclined to discount their full price of tuition by offering partial merit scholarships.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Your federal student loan allowance is based on multiple factors, including information reported on your Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) , as well as additional sources of funding, such as grants, scholarships and private student loans. This is because your spouse’s income will influence your EFC.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

As for students who didn’t file their FAFSA, many of these students may be first-generation or low-income students who need more support to make it to the first day of classes. Be sure to share updates about how upcoming FAFSA changes will affect affordability. Celebrate their success and future promise.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Serving on YAPC gave me direct access to the Chief of Police, Mayor, and other elected officials who often sought our advice on various policies impacting the city’s youngest residents. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We built this to be long term, that we would be able to extend to Arkansas families that make $100,000 and below, if those students were admitted to university, that they would be able to have their unmet need mapped out for them through a series of scholarship and/or work/study options. You don't announce that to your public.

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Scholarship America

APRIL 3, 2023

While the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) typically opens for applications on October 1, the application for the 2024-25 school year has been delayed until sometime in December—a delay that could have ripple effects on students, families and scholarship programs. Why is the FAFSA late?

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