article thumbnail

IDR Application is Back Up

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

On March 26, 2025, the Department of Education reopened the online application for Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans for federal student loan borrowers. On February 21, the Department pulled down the IDR application. The online application is now back up, but there are some important changes that borrowers need to know about.

article thumbnail

Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 30

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

All nominees are given a chance to submit an application packet. Transfer Advising Committee Minutes The post Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 30 appeared first on Academic Advising and Transfer Center Blog. The recipients of this award have demonstrated excellent advising to Missouri State students.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

4 Things to Highlight on Your College Application

Student Research Foundation

Many students want to stand out on their college applications and make a good first impression, but they are unsure where to start and what to include. Colleges review hundreds of applications and many prestigious colleges have low acceptance rates, so it’s important to be prepared before you start applying.

article thumbnail

The FAFSA® Form is Working—and Getting Better Every Day

Ed.gov Homeroom

By: James Bergeron, Deputy Under Secretary and Acting Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer Each year, more than 17 million students complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, unlocking access to more than $120 billion in federal student aid and billions more in school, state, and private funding.

FAFSA 98
article thumbnail

Top Scholarships for Indian Students: Eligibility, Benefits & Application Tips

IEFA

This guide covers the top options, their benefits, eligibility criteria, and application tips to help you get started. Application Tips for Securing Scholarships Securing scholarships requires meticulous preparation and strategic planning. Submitting applications before deadlines increases your chances of success.

article thumbnail

How Will the Affirmative Action Ruling Affect the College Essay?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Here, Roberts sounds as if he is describing nothing so much as the outlines for archetypal college application essays, those 650-word (or shorter) pieces where high school students do everything possible to put an interesting face to their transcripts and stand out from the pack.

article thumbnail

How to Help Your High School Junior Prep for FAFSA and College Applications

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Parents and students are completing their FAFSA applications by the end. The post How to Help Your High School Junior Prep for FAFSA and College Applications appeared first on CFAA. Believe it or not, the FAFSA for your freshman year in college will come online October 1, 2023.

FAFSA 124