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. Data was obtained on the choices of almost 32,000 students. The reason comes down to money.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For students heading to college, there is an immense pressure that comes with managing academic responsibilities and trying to determine how to pay for school. For many, financial aid is crucial to making higher education accessible.

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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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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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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. Most students won’t have more than 20, but it’s good to know!

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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. How to Apply for FAFSA Before you dive into the FAFSA, gather all the necessary documents. Let’s break down how to get started!

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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. When is the FAFSA due?

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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. Specifically, we weren’t educated on how to repay them.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The most important financial document that students will file with their families this fall is the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. For the 2025-2026 application cycle, the FAFSA will come online in December. Why Do I Have to File the FAFSA? You may never know what aid your student can receive!

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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

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. The Education Department opened the FAFSA this month – in a soft launch that’s causing confusion and frustration for applicants.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Federal student loans are a popular way to pay for college since they offer low-interest rates and flexible repayment terms. However, the Department of Education sets student loan limits, restricting how much you can borrow per year and in total throughout your entire educational career. Federal student loan limits.

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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!), many students and families are left wondering how financial aid distribution will work for the 2024-2025 school year. This is almost 3 months later than the FAFSA timelines have been in previous years. Still Want More Help?

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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. Some students with extremely low income may be able to qualify for financial aid which exceeds the cost of attendance.

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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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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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 5, 2024

File Your 2023 Federal Income Tax Return You’ll need it when you go to complete the FAFSA in the fall. 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. Ask your parents if they are willing to help repay any portion of student loans you may borrow.

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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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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

MAY 20, 2024

In a year like this one, it has become an even more important task for students applying to college! 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.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Where you can find more scholarships for Latino and Hispanic students The awards outlined above are the beginnings of a much longer list. You can access additional college scholarships for Hispanic students specific to the school you plan to attend, the location where you live or went to high school and programs for minority groups.

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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Even a small award can reduce the amount you might need to borrow in student loans. It features a free, frequently-updated database, allowing you to access a range of financial support for your higher education, whether it’s a four-year university, a community college, or a trade school. CareerOneStop.

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Scholarship America

JULY 28, 2023

On the other hand, funding a private scholarship ensures that your dollars support the exact population of students youcare about. Scholarship dollars follow the student who earns them, wherever their academic journey takes them. Scholarship partnerships bring you closer to the communities and people that matter to you.

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College Planners of America

JANUARY 8, 2024

The following scams are common and criminals are continuously creating new ones: Fake listings: These scams for apartments, used books, movers, and other services, start with an ad, usually at the beginning of a semester, that offers things that students need quickly — at an attractively low price. Consolidate multiple Federal student loans.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 3, 2024

The delays have since added to budget drafting challenges due to enrollment unpredictability, potential errors in the amount of financial aid awarded to students, and institutions falling behind schedule with limited time and resources to catch up. Through a critical grant of $1.1 Through a critical grant of $1.1

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Dr. Harry Williams The changes in the FAFSA process adds an additional layer of complexity to an already intricate system, creating more hurdles for Black students to access and secure the financial aid that is crucial for their educational journey.

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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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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Students and graduates needing to find a cosigner for student loan aid typically ask Mom or Dad. But if your parents aren’t an option, you’ll be happy to know that private lenders are often flexible about who can serve as the guarantor of your loan agreement. How to find a cosigner for a student loan, beyond your parents.

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COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity February 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. Explore our collaborative initiatives to broaden access to international education and unlock transformative experiences for diverse student populations.

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MAY 3, 2024

In this issue, we also highlight our FY 25 appropriations ask to Congress for a $68 million increase for TRIO; insights and updates surrounding the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and the TRIO success story of our 2024 Thomas R. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Jones as Its Third President Press Releases Council for Opportunity in Education Board of Directors Unanimously Chooses Kimberly A.

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COE

MARCH 14, 2024

As the first activity of COE, once it became an incorporated organization in 1981, the annual Policy Seminar has grown into a three-part event that includes the largest convening of college access and success professionals who come to Capitol Hill exclusively to fight for the Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO). billion today.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

How TRIO Upward Bound Helps Me Navigate a Path to Success Affordable Connectivity and My Journey as the First College-Goer in My Family Encouraging Dialogue Between TRIO Students and Law Enforcement Open the Link to FAFSA Success: Your Journey Begins Now! Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Jones as Its Third President Press Releases Council for Opportunity in Education Board of Directors Unanimously Chooses Kimberly A.

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Jones as Its Third President Press Releases Council for Opportunity in Education Board of Directors Unanimously Chooses Kimberly A.

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JUNE 30, 2023

COE President Maureen Hoyler National TRIO Achiever Award recipients have made significant contributions in their fields while exemplifying the values and principles of educational access and equity. Brett , president and CEO of The New England Council, has been recognized for his relentless advocacy for educational equity and access.

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MAY 8, 2023

The Federal TRIO programs assist students from middle school through graduate post-baccalaureate programs, adult learners, and veterans with the resources they need to successfully prepare for and complete postsecondary education. I have long supported the TRIO programs and worked to ensure they reach the most needed students.

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