College Aid Services

JUNE 21, 2024

Starting July 1st, Financial Aid offices will receive the NSLDS Incarcerated Student Report: a new annual report that identifies Pell Grant recipients who are incarcerated or confined without a release date.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

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. While some aid is based on financial need (such as subsidized loans and Pell Grants), other aid is not (such as unsubsidized federal loans).

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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. NCAN estimates that “about 767,000 students from the high school class of 2022 who would be eligible for Pell Grants did not complete the FAFSA.” More than 3.2

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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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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 3, 2024

According to the latest data from NAIS , thirty-three percent of students enrolled in boarding schools receive some form of financial aid. Additionally, $33,047 is the average grant of award per individual. Bilingual support can play a crucial role in ensuring that these families have equal access to the resources they need.

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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 form is your ticket to accessing crucial financial support for your education, including federal grants, work-study opportunities, and low-interest loans.

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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. They can provide guidance and support.

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College Planners of America

MAY 13, 2023

Stakeholders include colleges, first-time applicants, students who re-apply annually, parents, state financial aid offices, advocates for minority and disadvantaged applicants, college admissions consultants, college financial aid consultants, software and services providers, and high school guidance counselors.

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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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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. But instead of asking, “How much student loans can I get?”

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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. Remember, persistence is key when applying for scholarships.

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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? What Is the Private K-12 Financial Aid Formula?

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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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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. Unsolicited scholarships and grants: A student may receive a phone call or email from an organization they don’t know. Create a new FSA account and password.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 11, 2022

They need tech help, they need Wi-Fi access at home. The advisors aren’t necessarily the experts in all these areas, but they are the touch point by which the student can access these sources.". They’re the touch point for students to gain access to the resources and supports they need. But in other cases, it’s much more.

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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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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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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

But this deadline is a long one — you’ll have access to the FAFSA for over a year and a half. Students who file the FAFSA within the first three months (October, November and December) tend to receive more than twice as much grant funding, on average, as students who file the FAFSA later.”. June 30, 2024. 1,” says Kantrowitz.

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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. FAFSA data is also critical for the states that use it as the basis for their own awards of financial aid. We are moving toward it as aggressively as we can.

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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

The big news on the student loan forgiveness front is that the federal government plans to forgive up to $10,000 in federally held student debt, or up to $20,000 if you previously received a Pell Grant. ( To learn more about Perkins loan cancellation and apply, speak with your loan servicer and school’s financial aid office.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Dr. Marybeth Gasman Ultimately, geographic location will make the difference in access to and completion of postsecondary education in America, and as the Trump administration moves into the White House, experts predict more chaos, more confusion, and more challenges to higher education. We offer access social mobility.

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