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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

There’s an application process and forms you need to file to pay for your college education. Whether your family is paying for part of your college degree, or you’re covering it all yourself, there’s a good chance you’ll need to rely on financial aid. Finally, don’t make assumptions that you won’t qualify for any aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Why You Should Respond to Financial Aid Verification Requests Quickly Throughout the college admissions and financial aid application season, one of the most worrying emails you can receive is a request for more information. This does not mean that your student’s application has any issues.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 3, 2024

With rising enrollment comes an increased demand for financial aid, which affects faith-based, private, and independent K-12 schools. Additionally, higher-income families are increasingly seeking financial assistance, highlighting the shifting demographics of financial aid applicants.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 18, 2023

College applications won’t open until the fall. The post Learn How to Create a Strategy for College and Financial Aid Applications appeared first on CFAA. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot to do for rising high school seniors and their families right now.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 5, 2023

Offering financial aid helps your school reach more families and build a vibrant, diverse school community. According to our Community Brands K-12 Trends Report, the average financial aid award covers 40% of tuition! Grant funding comes directly from a school’s budget.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 15, 2023

During your student’s junior year, visiting college campuses is one of the highlights in the college application process. During these visits, The post Questions to Ask Financial Aid Offices During College Visits appeared first on CFAA. College visits are the best way to truly understand the vibe of each school.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 21, 2023

The post Four Financial Aid Deadlines for Your Student to Know for College Applications appeared first on CFAA. For many families, those deadlines begin to become more of a burden than anything helpful. But, what if you knew that those deadlines could make a difference between your.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 11, 2022

October is the beginning of the financial aid season, but when does it end? What are your deadlines when it comes to college applications? There are two main types of deadlines families have to keep in mind: admissions and financial aid. The post Admissions and Financial Aid Deadlines appeared first on CFAA.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 5, 2024

Staying organized is key to managing deadlines, essays, recommendation letters, and other essential components of your application. That’s why today I want to share my ultimate college application timeline – and some tips – to help you stay on track! Read one of my blogs here! This usually looks like the SAT or ACT.

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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

JUNE 26, 2023

Since 2021, the Department of Education has worked to streamline and simplify the FAFSA application. These simplifications are also meant to make financial aid more accessible for all families. One of the biggest changes to the FAFSA is the NEW Student Aid Index (the old.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 1, 2024

The Department of Education announced the creation of FAFSA Fast News: an online blog dedicated to connecting federal officials and financial aid professionals about all things related to the new FAFSA application.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 1, 2024

The Department of Education announced the creation of FAFSA Fast News: an online blog dedicated to connecting federal officials and financial aid professionals about all things related to the new FAFSA application.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

MAY 1, 2024

Missouri State News FAFSA Priority Deadline is May 1 Missouri State University is extending the financial aid priority deadline from April 1 to May 1. Moving the financial aid deadline to May 1 allows students extra time to submit or correct their FAFSA forms.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 29, 2024

College choices are popping up like flowers this spring, and let’s face it, it can be a bit overwhelming… especially when it comes to picking the right financial aid options. What financial aid path is best for families? But don’t stress! What can parents afford?

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The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Completion Grants: Innovative Financial Aid for Today's Students. Student Aid. The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) was honored to partner with The Chronicle of Higher Education for its September 29, 2022 panel discussion on innovative financial aid for today's students. Thu, 11/03/2022 - 06:00. Graduation.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 8, 2023

During the spring months, every letter or email arriving for your high school senior brings potential news about their college applications. But, some of these letters, especially your financial aid offers, The post How to Read Your Financial Aid Award Letters appeared first on CFAA.

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IEFA

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Studying abroad offers countless opportunities for personal and professional growth, but financial constraints can hold many students back. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the world of finding financial aid for international students, exploring scholarships, grants and student loans to make your dream of studying abroad a reality.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 15, 2024

Financial aid packages are arriving with acceptance letters – and these students get to start figuring out what their next four years are going to look like. Check out these tips to figure out which financial aid package is the real winner! This time of year is so exciting for high school seniors! Congratulations!!

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

APRIL 1, 2024

Missouri State News Missouri State Extends FAFSA Deadline Missouri State is extending the financial aid priority deadline from April 1 to May 1. This gives students more time to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. Please refer students to the Office of Financial Aid for more information.

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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.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Some high school seniors get all their college admissions and financial aid applications completed on time. Some pinned all their hopes on one college with an early decision application, while others hedged their bets with an early action application. The hope was that there would.

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Student Research Foundation

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The SAT and ACT were designed to screen college applicants. Their argument is based on the idea that these tests should not be used to evaluate college applicants. However, ACT and SAT scores are the closest college admissions offices have to a yardstick for comparing applicants on a uniform scale.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Blogs Adult learners’ application behavior is changing—here’s how Insights from our new survey of 3,800+ graduate and adult learners As the demographics of prospective graduate students and adult learners change, so do students’ application preferences and behaviors.

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Student Research Foundation

OCTOBER 9, 2024

While the college application process may seem straightforward on paper, actually going through it is another story. As such, many students struggle with how to organize school work while managing college application deadlines. How does the College Application process work? When should you start college applications?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 1, 2023

CFAA has been talking to high school then-juniors/now-seniors about college application deadlines since the beginning of the year. We have stressed many times the importance of meeting all college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship deadlines in order to get the best shot at attending a. appeared first on CFAA.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 26, 2024

From admission applications to financial aid forms, staying organized and aware of key dates is crucial when you’re applying for college. This guide outlines the essential deadlines you need to know to master the college timeline and ensure a smooth application process. The SAT and ACT are offered multiple times a year.

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I'm First!

MAY 30, 2023

College applications will have you looking everywhere, and one of the most complex parts of it can be the financial aspect of it. Nearly three years ago, during my senior fall, I remembered going through the hoops of deciphering tax returns, emailing schools, and searching the internet for “what if” situations.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JUNE 8, 2022

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will see the majority of changes starting in the 2024-25 academic year and not in the 2023-24 year that was originally planned. However, the new FAFSA application will be released on Oct 1, 2022. Here is an update on the FAFSA Changes For 2024-25.

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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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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

JUNE 12, 2023

The road ahead for college applications can be overwhelming. The post How to Prepare for College Applications in the Summer appeared first on CFAA. Now that the school year is over, rising seniors are beginning to think about attending college. There’s a lot of tasks to do, deadlines to manage, and paperwork to complete.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 17, 2023

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.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 25, 2024

High school juniors are beginning to get their college application journey started. But until then, it can feel chaotic and overwhelming – especially to those juniors who are figuring out their college application to do list. What are your application deadlines? All of these events (including the basketball tournament!)

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 3, 2024

Graduation is also the end mark of all of your college application woes and experiences! Embracing New Beginnings: Seek Guidance : Transitioning from high school to college can be daunting, especially when it comes to navigating the complexities of financial aid and budgets! Each one has its own pros and cons.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 3, 2023

What We Know About the New FAFSA and Financial Aid Offers As a result of the FAFSA Simplification Act in 2020, the FAFSA has been updated to help millions of students and families maximize their financial aid for college. Families must consent to be able to receive financial aid.

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