Patter by Pat Thomson

JANUARY 18, 2025

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 15, 2025

While the fall often brings a flurry of applications, admissions deadlines, and award notifications, the summer months offer breathing rooma perfect opportunity for financial aid directors to host a parent-focused workshop that is proactive, supportive, and deeply informative. Once your goal is set, decide on format.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 22, 2025

“Our enhanced SSS platform breaks down barriers with an application process completed in under 9 minutes and empowers schools with the information and tools they need to serve families with transparency, security, and fairness.” Transform your Financial Aid experience and learn more at the upcoming webinar.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

As demand rises, so does the need for a streamlined and transparent financial aid processmaking it essential for private and independent schools to efficiently manage applications, reviews, and awards. Speed Up Award Decisions & Improve Family Communication Timing is everything when it comes to financial aid.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Secondarily, schools are seeing an influx of applications from families looking for tuition assistance. While financial aid is essential for keeping private schools diverse and accessible, the administrative workload that comes with processing all these applications can quickly become overwhelming. The good news?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

That’s where the timing of your college applications can have a big impact. Regular Decision is the standard college application process. For most schools, the RD deadline falls in January (typically January 1st or 15th), and applicants usually receive their admissions decisions in March or April. What Is Regular Decision?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Transparent and Accessible Financial Aid Process: Clear Communication: Provide families with clear and concise information about the financial aid process, including deadlines, required documentation, and eligibility criteria. Simplified Application: Streamline the financial aid application process to minimize the burden on families.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A successful program requires more than just financial resources, effective communication tools are equally vital to ensure transparency, build trust, and provide a positive experience for families. Providing Clarity: Clear communication helps families understand the financial aid process, eligibility requirements, and award decisions.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 11, 2025

They are responsible for guiding families through the financial aid process, ensuring transparency, and fostering open communication with both prospective and current families. Whether through better communication, improved policies, or innovative funding models, financial aid teams can simplify the experience and enhance family engagement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Starting in 2011, Rueda-Acedo has incorporated innovative experiential learning activities and forged community partnerships with organizations such as the Arlington Public Library, Human Rights Initiative of North Texas and DFW Toys for Tots. “In Also, internships—both paid and non-paid—have been established with Mary Kay, Inc.,

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 23, 2025

SSS from VenturEd Solutions Revolutionizes Financial Aid Application Processing with Industry-Leading IRS Integration powered by TaxStatus New partnership with TaxStatus powers simplified and rapid verification of family tax information within a unified admissions, enrollment, and student lifecycle solution.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 5, 2025

Your Student Portal and Email This will become your new communications hub. Complete Housing and Orientation Requirements If youre living on campus, watch for housing application deadlines. Submit Final Documents Most schools will ask for final high school transcripts and possibly immunization records or placement test scores.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 26, 2023

College Aid Consulting Services are FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) preparer experts who assist individuals and families complete the FAFSA form, which is required for most students to be eligible for financial aid for college. Preparing and submitting the FAFSA form on behalf of the student or family.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 12, 2025

This enhancement reduces application barriers for families and enables schools to make timely financial aid decisions without relying on manual or outdated methods. VenturEd Solutions serves more than one million students and families at over 28,000 schools, districts, dioceses, multi-academy trusts, and educational organizations globally.

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IEFA

AUGUST 26, 2022

Your scholarship application should include information, but your scholarship essay should convince the committee that you should get the award. Because scholarship judges often read hundreds or even thousands of scholarship essays, differentiating your application from the other candidates is very necessary. The Planning Phase.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 16, 2024

How do private schools determine and communicate which costs are included in tuition and which are not? Providing more direct support to families filling out applications. Parent interviews investigated the range of emotions felt during the application process and improvements that would help schools better attract and retain families.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Let’s look at how to best prepare for and complete financial aid applications. It includes all applicable expenses, e.g., tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, and transportation. How Do I Complete a Financial Aid Application? What Documents Will I Need? What Does Financial Aid Cover?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 12, 2024

Juggling spreadsheets, chasing missing documents, and stressing over award decisions? Full- F eature Dashboard : Imagine a world where applications, data, and insights all live harmoniously in one user-friendly dashboard. With accurate calculations and fully reviewed applications, schools can make swift and confident choices.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 20, 2024

The financial aid season approaches, and your inbox overflows with applications. Juggling mountains of paperwork, chasing down missing documents, and ensuring every award is fair and accurate feels like a never-ending marathon. The FAA team acts as an extension of your office, handling the nitty-gritty details of application review.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 11, 2022

Declutter the excess paper, purge old documents and get your “house” in order. Organize Your Documents. Schools have a lot of information to keep track of — applications, student records, and financial statements from families. If your documents could use some reorganizing, now is the perfect time to do so.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 19, 2023

Our team of financial aid assistants will follow up directly with families to resolve questions and ensure we have the information required to process applications.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 31, 2022

From gathering a slew of personal documents, to application tracking and making decisions—everyone feels the pressure when things aren’t running smoothly. . Waiting to request important documents until awarding season can leave your financial aid staff feeling frantic. Considering the Switch to Early Awarding?

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

MAY 1, 2024

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.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 12, 2023

It is essential that your team communicates about financial aid—both internally to employees and externally to potential students. Without open communication, families with potential private school students may not understand that your school strives to be accessible and socioeconomically diverse.

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EAB

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It is well-documented that job descriptions in predominantly male industries (including IT) tend to include male-coded terminology. The responsibilities communicate not only the work to be done, but the purpose behind that work. Seek to include multiple applicants from underrepresented groups in candidate pools.

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IEFA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Steps to refinance your international student loan Refinancing your international student loan involves following a series of steps to ensure a successful application and approval process. Preparing necessary documentation. Submitting your application. Tax documents. Valid identification documents. Loan statements.

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IEFA

AUGUST 3, 2023

Top Engineering Scholarships for Undergraduate Students Top undergraduate scholarships are available for mechanical and civil engineering students, with varying award amounts and application requirements. Preparing a strong application is also key to success.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 20, 2023

One benefit the PFS offers families is that they can fill out one PFS for multiple students from the same household for one fee rather than filling out the same information on multiple forms. Tip: SSS offers a complete resource library for families beginning the application process. Families will be alerted once a decision has been made.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 11, 2022

Summer is here, which means financial aid season is just around the corner, and many of you will be opening digital piles of applications in September. We compiled a checklist of three tasks you can knock out before opening those applications. What percentage of approved applicants ended up enrolling?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Then, acknowledge it while being attentive, helpful, and communicating clearly. . Or tried uploading and submitting documents through your financial aid software ? Our financial aid pros note that as you will review applications, it’s easy to be swayed by a moving story. First, seek to understand the whole picture.

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College Planners of America

MAY 13, 2023

The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) integrates major changes in the way students will apply for Federal student aid. According to the U.S. Education Department (ED), these changes will help students by enabling a better and simpler FAFSA experience.

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 26, 2024

Building a high school resume for college or job applications can also help you start identifying your achievements and start practicing personal branding. Relevant Skills, Courses, and Certifications Providing a list of skills, courses, and certifications can showcase your unique experience and help you stand apart from other applicants.

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College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

If a parent’s credit needs improvement, they may become eligible for a PPL by adding an endorser or documenting extenuating circumstances. Documenting extenuating circumstances : There may be a good reason why a parent’s credit report doesn’t accurately reflect their ability to repay the loan.

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College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

If a parent’s credit needs improvement, they may become eligible for a PPL by adding an endorser or documenting extenuating circumstances. Documenting extenuating circumstances : There may be a good reason why a parent’s credit report doesn’t accurately reflect their ability to repay the loan.

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EAB

DECEMBER 27, 2023

We’re seeing some early adopters use AI to review application essays or automate website analysis work. For example, marketing leaders will work to ensure their teams have the AI literacy to create content, analyze data, and automate communication, thereby expanding team capacity. By 2031, Gen Z will be 60% of the adult learner market.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 29, 2024

Seniors: Students need to communicate with financial aid offices, school counselors and their families to determine what option and financial aid path is going to be the best option for everyone. Depending on the types of financial aid students end up opting for, they will need to complete verification documents along the way.

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