CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For many, financial aid is crucial to making higher education accessible. But sometimes, the aid you initially receive may not fully meet your needs, or unexpected circumstances might affect your ability to pay. Review Your Financial Aid Package Thoroughly Review your current financial aid package carefully.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Transfer students and their families often face unique financial challenges, especially when transitioning to a new school mid-year. To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information. Families also desire timely updates on their financial aid status.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

The California Student Aid Commission, which administers the state’s financial aid program, has found that student parents face housing and food insecurity at a higher rate than non-parenting peers. For example, Child Care Access Means Parents in School provides federal funding for campus-based childcare programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Online courses and programs were both praised by comebackers and suggested by the report’s authors for the flexibility in scheduling that they provide. threshold took multiple terms; for those who did not have financial aid, this came at a significant cost.”

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College Aid Services

MAY 1, 2024

Users without a Social Security Number (SSN) will have access to the 2024-25 FAFSA thanks to a series of changes that the Department has recently implemented to address the ongoing issues for this population.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Prompted by California Assembly Bill 2881, introduced by Senator Marc Berman in 2022, the legislation provided priority registration for students with dependents and mandated the development of a centralized webpage offering parenting students access to both on-campus and off-campus resources.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Even when the federal government tries to streamline financial aid, things wind up becoming more complicated. Two of these weeks are likely to fall during winter breaks, during which students who don’t have support at home will lose access to guidance counselors and others who could help them. Dr. Gregory S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2023

Still others, influenced by dangerous myths, are reluctant to attend an open-access institution like a community college. The institutions are open-access, affordable, and conveniently located. Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for students, and students can attend part-time or full-time. Dr. George R.

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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. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. The dashboard is available through the Office of Student Success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The overall enrollment nationwide at Title IV institutions (schools that process federal financial aid) is 8% Hispanic males and 5% Black males. We’re focusing on mental health for our scholars,” says Jean, adding that over 300 high school students are scheduled to attend.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

February is one of my favorite months of the year because it’s National Financial Aid Awareness Month. 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. for financial aid.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

According to recent data from the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), roughly one-quarter of students at private day schools received some amount of financial aid over the course of the 2022-23 school year. Let’s look at how to best prepare for and complete financial aid applications.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Private K-12 schools continue to make education accessible to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. By offering strong financial aid programs, they foster more equitable and diverse learning environments.

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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

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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College Aid Services

JANUARY 17, 2023

The post Upcoming January NSLDS Enrollment Roster Dissemination first appeared on College Aid Services.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 23, 2023

There’s normal school work and extracurriculars, as well as the various deadlines for applications and financial aid. Yet, it’s important to track the deadlines so that you have the best chance of getting your financial aid application in – and then, the best chance of getting the maximum aid available to you.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 1, 2023

Faculty and staff needed ways to easily communicate and access student data in one place so they had the shared context they needed to meaningfully help students. Faculty and staff can now access a comprehensive picture of each student. To advise students effectively, we needed to see the whole picture.”

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College Aid Services

JUNE 17, 2024

The outage is scheduled to occur from midnight to 11 a.m. Eastern time (ET) on Sunday, June 30, 2024 In addition, users will not have access… More » COD Implementation for 2024-25 Outage Scheduled for June 30th The post COD Implementation for 2024-25 Outage Scheduled for June 30th first appeared on College Aid Services.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

For example, career counseling, financial aid, and other support services may be unavailable via virtual appointment or only open during traditional business hours—making them difficult for working professionals, parents, and others to access.

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Counselors' Corner

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

We schedule Paying for College programs in November (they’re no longer called Financial Aid Nights because that title has a stigma), and a November rollout allows many early college applicants to get their financial aid information before Christmas, when many families have common time off, and can discuss weighty matters like this.

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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. Schedule your FREE 15 minute call.

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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

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

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). All of these programs are designed to make higher education more accessible. Both the student and the parent or parents of dependent students must provide financial information.

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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 21, 2024

There’s paperwork to submit, essays to write, and financial aid applications to send in. The most important financial document that students will file with their families this fall is the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This will give you access to the online FAFSA application.

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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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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. Get tips on difficult money discussions in my book, Secrets of a Financial Aid Pro.

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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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IEFA

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

It not only allows international students to access high-quality education in the U.S. Scheduling and Preparing for the Interview After completing Form DS-160, the next step is to schedule your visa interview at a U.S. Many students opt for f 1 visas to achieve their academic goals. Embassy or Consulate in your home country.

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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

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

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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College Planners of America

MAY 13, 2023

This fact, which is expected to cause difficulties throughout the financial aid and college admissions process, is glossed over by the positive spin that the ED has adopted for the Better FAFSA Better Future Roadmap (Roadmap) that is the primary instrument for the rollout.

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EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

92% of respondents either did not have access to or were unaware of on-campus child care options. Here are some key findings: Teen parents juggle multiple responsibilities. 75% of respondents provide 30+ hours of care for their child/ren each week while attending school. Child care options are limited.

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College Planners of America

JANUARY 3, 2024

You can complete the form to apply for financial aid to help pay for attendance at college between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. If your form is unavailable when you or your family members try to access it, please try again later. You will have plenty of time to complete the FAFSA form. This is the best-case scenario.

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