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? Still Want More Help?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

If your family is navigating the financial aid process, the timing of your application can impact your financial aid strategy, too. Early Action vs. Regular Decision: The Basics Early action applications are typically due in early November and you hear back by mid-December. It’s also non-binding.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

All of us want you to feel more confident about the entire financial aid process, so that you can feel better through the next few years of college applications and acceptance. All Things FAFSA: FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The sooner you complete the FAFSA, the more aid you could be eligible for.

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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. The Education Department opened the FAFSA this month – in a soft launch that’s causing confusion and frustration for applicants.

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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. Before you begin applications this fall as a high school junior, there’s a few things you should know! The application for the 2025-2026 cycle should be online October 1, 2024. The early bird gets the money!

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In this blog, we answer critical questions surrounding how to finance a private education and how administrators can make their process more efficient for all. Let’s look at how to best prepare for and complete financial aid applications. How Do I Complete a Financial Aid Application? What Does Financial Aid Cover?

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This is a little longer than my usual blog, and some of these admissions officers have moved on, but I think this counsel is well worth the space today. To be sure, the process of starting college, and the application process that accompanies it, can have its moments of anxiety and uncertainty.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The FAFSA: Your First Step to Financial Aid The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your starting point. If you want to read some of my tips to prepare for the 2025-2026 FAFSA, check out recent blogs here! I have a more detailed blog on the differences here! The good news?

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Blogs Adult learners: who they are and what they want from college Across the last few years, colleges and universities have increasingly prioritized adult learner enrollment to offset declining undergraduate enrollment and diversify revenue streams.

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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. Read why in today’s blog post!

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

As you will read below, the transition from paper to online applications, along with the platform’s ability to collect all necessary data in one place, has significantly improved efficiency and effectiveness in program management. Schedule a demo Terrance Hamm: How has empower impacted your program?

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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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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Ron Abel empower proved the ideal choice, seamlessly integrating into our workflow and easing the transition from traditional paper applications. Schedule a demo empower ’ s individual student services tracking goes beyond grades and testing, providing insights into financial aid, application status, and other crucial data.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

If you’re a non-custodial parent, here’s what’s required to complete the CSS Profile: Start the CSS Profile by navigating to cssprofile.org , select the appropriate application award year, click sign-up, and create an account. Review your application thoroughly and correct any errors before submitting it.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 3, 2023

This has been the biggest update in 40 years for the FAFSA and we’re all ready to see what the new application looks like. Here’s what we do know about the updated FAFSA and your student’s college financial aid process so far: Applicants will be able to pull data from their tax returns. Are there any format updates to the FAFSA?

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 11, 2023

This year, we’re investing in several new modules which lay out the strategic application of the Civitas Learning platform. By discussing the intended outcome and walking you through the steps customers like you have taken to get there, we’re continuing to augment the strategic application of your solution. Underprovisioning?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 27, 2024

Complete the FAFSA : Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Determine which option best suits your student’s experience, preferences and budget, and submit any required housing applications within the specified deadlines. It can be a great way to meet fellow students, too!

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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! I’ve shared some important money lessons on the blog before. This may include applying for additional scholarships, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early, and exploring alternative funding sources.

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EAB

DECEMBER 13, 2022

EAB Enrollment Blog. Learn the basics of organizing your visit schedule. Application review. This short guide shares recommendations for new admissions counselors as they start reviewing applications. Subscribe to stay up-to-date on the latest research and recommendations from EAB. College fairs. High school visits.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Try to maintain a regular sleep schedule, even during study breaks. Reduce stress, sleep better, and feel happier Student Well-Being Blog. A comprehensive archive of blog posts written by students, faculty, and staff covering a variety of health and well-being topics can be found on the Student Health and Well-Being website.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Blogs Looking to the future of advising: 6 takeaways from the 2023 NACADA conference The academic advising profession faces shrinking budgets, expanding student and administration expectations, and increasing turnover—all of which make it harder for institutions to think strategically about advising structure and staffing to support student success.

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EAB

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This helps potential applicants understand the values Carleton holds, including collaboration, collegiality, and communication. Seek to include multiple applicants from underrepresented groups in candidate pools. Greater likelihood of a woman being hired if more than one woman is in the applicant pool. -->. -->.

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EAB

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Students must proactively know to schedule an advising appointment—quite a big assumption for first-time-in-college or first-generation students. But even if they do know to take this step, students are often unable to schedule those meetings due to a lack of advisor availability.

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Good Tutors Finder

JANUARY 30, 2024

This blog post will provide you with the top 10 pieces of advice to secure the best mark for your IB Math IA. Ensure your topic aligns with your interests and has real-world applications. Good Tutors Finder offers personalized scheduling assistance, ensuring you stay on track and meet all deadlines.

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EAB

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Blogs We asked 3,800+ graduate and adult students about their program preferences. Some of our most interesting—and surprising—findings came when we asked students about their interest in online programming, schedule preferences, and willingness to consider alternative credentials. Here’s what they shared. Ready to find out more?

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IEFA

JANUARY 3, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the essential steps to make your study abroad dreams a reality. Prepare for the loan application process, disbursement and repayment. To apply for federal student aid, start by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). But have no fear!

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EAB

AUGUST 25, 2023

Blogs The five topics independent school leaders were most curious about in the past year Each year, EAB’s Dedicated Advisors pass scores of questions from independent school leaders to our AskEAB team. This includes best practices in hiring, interview guides, and examples of job postings. Faculty and staff professional development.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Starting this year, applicants who don’t qualify for a max Pell Grant if their SAI is less than the maximum grant amount. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college. Learn how your family might be impacted in today’s blog!

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EAB

APRIL 14, 2023

Blogs The 4 stages of an integrated lifecycle approach for community college student success How EAB’s Navigate helps community colleges at every stage There is encouraging data showing that six-year completion rates have been rising across all community colleges, with a.9% check out these institutions' success stories 3.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 5, 2024

How to Start Preparing for College Applications in the Fall High school juniors are now halfway through their junior year of high school. As of this moment, they have only eight or nine months left to complete preliminary activities before your application. re your application.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. Applying to more colleges: In 2021, the average number of college applications submitted by new college freshmen rose to 7 from 6 applications the year before.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Blogs To design microcredentials that meet student needs, follow these 3 steps Professional, continuing, and online education (PCO) units are facing pressure to quickly stand up microcredential offerings. These badges help students validate their skills for employers.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 1, 2022

1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens. Mid-December: Decisions arrive for early action and early decision applicants. March – April: Decisions arrive for regular decision applicants. This free application opens every year on Oct. Recurring dates: Oct. 15: Regular decision deadlines for many colleges.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Blogs Building awareness of your law program is more important than ever Here’s how 3 schools did it effectively *Institution names in this post are pseudonyms. Their communication with prospects was sent on a pre-determined schedule and standardized, rather than responsive to student behavior and motivations. Here’s what they shared.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

However, with the release of the 2024-2025 FAFSA, families, students, and financial aid offices alike are hopeful that the once complicated application will be easier to complete and process. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on Oct. This application becomes available on Oct. Since the Department of Education offers the FAFSA funding, it also sets a deadline for the application. 22, the same date its early-decision applications are due. 1 every year. 1 as possible. 1 every year.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 29, 2024

Juniors: Although college seems to be far off, signing up and creating an account for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will ultimately give students a headstart when filling out financial aid forms. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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