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The College Portal Check-In: Your Key to College Application Success

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

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. Schedule your FREE 15 minute call.

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FAFSA 101: Your Essential Guide to Getting Started

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

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. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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FAFSA Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide for the 2025-2026 Application

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

This will give you access to the online FAFSA application. Once that is in place, start gathering the following documents and information: Social Security Numbers for students and parents, or Alien Registration Numbers for non-U.S. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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Breaking Down FAFSA: Understanding the Application Process

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

This form is one of the most important for students and families to file, if not the most important form to be completed. The FAFSA is the way that students qualify for federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. All of these programs are designed to make higher education more accessible.

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Top Resources for National Financial Aid Awareness Month

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

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.

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Early Action: Gain Admission to College Early Without Financial Aid Pressure

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

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. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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How the New Student Aid Index Impact Your Financial Aid Offers

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Like any change, there’s always pros and cons – so we’re breaking down how the new Student Aid Index might impact your family and student’s ability to pay for college. Who will see an increase in financial aid? Access to Pell Grants is typically based on family size and the federal poverty line.