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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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. They were a necessary evil to be addressed “later.”

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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. Still Want More Help?

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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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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.

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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

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

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 21, 2024

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. The first thing you will need to do, if you have not done so already, is obtain your FSA ID.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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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.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 5, 2024

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. Have a Financial Discussion With Your Parents Talk about how much money is available for your college education, and mutually agree on comfortable price ranges.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

The information collected also forms the basis for aid decisions made by state governments, colleges and some private scholarships. This means that it’s accessible – but the site is being regularly monitored for efficiency and you may find that the application can be temporarily unavailable while updates are made.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 9, 2024

they have been working on making updates to the application to make it easier to understand, complete, and to be more accessible. These applications are critical for gaining access to funds to pay for college. Unsurprisingly, these issues are causing concern for parents and students who are wondering how they will pay for college.

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IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

Be sure to research the requirements before accepting any financial aid. Differences between scholarships and student loans. Scholarships and student loans are two ways to finance your education. The interest rates on student loans are also usually lower than those of other types of loans.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

About 43 million people are expected to resume or start repayments of their student loans. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) has issued its final report and a toolkit for financial aid professionals across the nation in anticipation of the resumption of federal student loan repayments.

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College Planners of America

JUNE 13, 2025

Title III of the legislation contains the Committee on Education and Workforce’s proposed changes to the Department of Education’s (ED) student aid programs, including Pell Grants, student loans, and the aid eligibility formula. The bill establishes new annual and aggregate loan limits for borrowers.

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

Wolanin established the program in memory of Dr. Wolanin, who championed student financial aid and college access. Through its numerous membership services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies to help low-income students enter college and graduate.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 29, 2024

Since access to a college education has long been a bipartisan priority, Congress and the Executive branch have attempted to keep pace with skyrocketing tuition. Over the past half century, Congress has authorized many new programs to assist students in paying tuition.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 29, 2024

Since access to a college education has long been a bipartisan priority, Congress and the Executive branch have attempted to keep pace with skyrocketing tuition. Over the past half century, Congress has authorized many new programs to assist students in paying tuition.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2023

Supreme Court dashed the hopes of 40 million student borrowers Friday, striking down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. The ruling was criticized by higher ed access groups and borrower advocates. The Student Borrower Protection Center (SBPC) struck an angrier tone. Cardona in a statement.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 24, 2024

Arise from overriding problem of being three months late, critics point out that the newly released FAFSA is rife with other problems, including: Instead of October 1, students couldn’t access the form on the ED’s website until January 8 and some had difficulty even after that. The ED’s help line was seldom available.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 24, 2024

Arise from overriding problem of being three months late, critics point out that the newly released FAFSA is rife with other problems, including: Instead of October 1, students couldn’t access the form on the ED’s website until January 8 and some had difficulty even after that. The ED’s help line was seldom available.

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