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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. These scholarships require financial documentation, such as tax returns or income statements, to demonstrate need. Submitting applications before deadlines increases your chances of success.

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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.

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How to Navigate the U.S. Student Visa Process for International Students: Tips and Requirements

IEFA

This foundational knowledge sets the stage for a successful visa application. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate proof of financial funds sufficient to cover their tuition and living expenses while in the U.S. Preparing for Your F-1 Visa Application Thorough preparation is crucial for a successful F-1 visa application.

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The Department of Education Pauses Processing of TPD Discharges from Dec. 20, 2024, to early Mar. 2025 – What You Should Know

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

On December 20, 2024, the Department of Education announced that it is temporarily pausing the processing of Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge applications. In the past, the Department of Education had a contract with Nelnet, a student loan servicing company, to handle all applications for TPD discharges.

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From Junior to Senior Year: Your College Financial Aid Prep Starts Now

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Its never too early to start getting ready for college financial aid applications. Get Familiar with the FAFSA The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is your golden ticket to need-based financial aid. Take some time now to understand what documents youll need. Heres some of my tips on application deadlines!

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How to Make College More Affordable: Why Early Financial Aid Planning Matters

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Starting early means youll be prepared when the time comes to submit your applications. The FAFSA is one of the most important applications youll fill out, and it opens every year on October 1st. This will make filling out your FAFSA or scholarship applications a lot easier.

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 23

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

This gives students more time to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, which determines their eligibility for financial aid and university-funded scholarships. Moving the financial aid deadline to May 1 allows students extra time to submit or correct their FAFSA forms.