School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

For private schools effectively communicating and highlighting their financial aid offerings is critical. Here are some key strategies schools can adopt to ensure families understand that a private education can be within reach, regardless of financial circumstances.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

It’s also about how to make it work financially. That’s where the timing of your college applications can have a big impact. While options like Early Action and Early Decision may sound appealing for getting a jumpstart on the admissions process, if financial aid is a priority for you, Regular Decision might be your best bet.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 18, 2025

Private K-12 schools across the country rely on financial aid programs to ensure accessibility for families from diverse economic backgrounds. Rising tuition costs, economic fluctuations, and a growing emphasis on educational choice have expanded the number of parents exploring financial aid options.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Department of Education (ED) is delaying the sending out of student information relevant for financial aid calculations to institutions, higher ed scholars and officials have voiced concern and uncertainty over how this change will affect low-income and first-generation students in particular. 8 – had left applicants frustrated.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 11, 2025

For private K-12 schools, financial aid is more than just a means of helping familiesits a strategic asset that shapes enrollment, fosters diversity, and ensures the schools long-term financial health. Schools can outline: Eligibility criteria for need-based aid, merit scholarships, or other tuition assistance programs.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In recent years, there’s been a notable increase in families across various income levels seeking financial aid for private K-12 education. Private and independent K12 schools work to strategically allocate financial aid to maintain enrollment, foster diversity, and support students who need assistance the most.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information. Schools can directly communicate with these families, highlighting the specific financial benefits and support services available to transfer students.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A November 2024 article , from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) highlights that total financial aid awarded by National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and SAIS schools has grown significantly over the past two decades, reflecting schools commitment to supporting families. million during the same period.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2024

Two political leaders allege that a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form error is preventing students with contributors, including parents and spouses, who do not have a Social Security Number from completing the U.S. However, contributors without SSNs still cannot complete their part of the application.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

The nonprofit Common Application, which offers an online tool that many students use when looking to pursue an undergraduate education, is not being used by enough students who are from lower-income backgrounds, according to the organization’s inaugural Equity Innovations Guide. million students during the 2022-23 application cycle year.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2023

These are the top 10 things to consider when applying for college financial aid as a divorced parent and provide insights to help you make informed decisions. Our office gets many questions on college financial aid, FAFSA, and divorced parents advice 2023.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 12, 2025

With TaxStatus’ advanced IRS integration, SSS provides schools with immediate access to verified financial data while safeguarding families through secure identity verification methods, including ID.me. Transform your Financial Aid experience and learn more at their upcoming webinar.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 11, 2024

Research suggests that we send cues affecting underrepresented students’ aspirations, application, and enrollment decisions through three channels: public policies, admissions requirements, and recruitment and advising interactions. Application rates ripple to enrollment rates, and those impact the decisions of cohorts that follow.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2023

We adjusted our communication to be focused on where the student is in the journey, instead of centering Queens,” said Adrienne Oddi, the vice president of strategic enrollment and communications. Other schools are making diversity a part of their communications from the beginning. Even applications are changing.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For example, we led the field in urging Congressional lawmakers to restore allowable uses of financial data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to evaluate programs, conduct research, and provide student support services. Weve kept close watch over changes in federal data collections and uses.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 2, 2025

These new opportunities mean schools must be ready to process increased financial aid applications quickly, equitably, and transparently. Understanding the specifics of your state’s policies ensures your admissions and financial aid offices are ready to guide families effectively.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 9, 2025

These students bring cultural diversity, academic excellence, and a broader worldview to the classroombut they also bring unique challenges when it comes to financial aid processing. For financial aid officers and admissions teams, this can mean lengthy back-and-forth communication, incomplete applications, or inconsistent reporting.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A strong financial aid program is essential for attracting and retaining top students. 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.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 5, 2025

As a financial aid advisor, Ive seen this moment come with a mix of joy, relief, and a dozen new questions. If the enrollment deposit is a financial burden, reach out to the admissions or financial aid office. Your Student Portal and Email This will become your new communications hub. Set Up (and Check!)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. The report is based on EAB’s 2023 Student Communications Preferences survey, which was taken by over 1,000 students who indicated that they were considering an HBCU.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. The report is based on EAB’s 2023 Student Communications Preferences survey, which was taken by over 1,000 students who indicated that they were considering an HBCU.

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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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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2023

Discover our Top 10 FAFSA Tips for Divorced Parents in 2024—expert guidance tailored for navigating college financial aid. These insights stem from frequent inquiries and our seasoned experience in aiding divorced parents with the FAFSA.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

Problems related to the rollout of the new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) impacted the responses of parents. Families also reported delays in receiving their aid packages, with 49% of parents reporting they did not receive the student aid award in time to make a decision. Smith University (JCSU).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Could future applicants be prevented from speaking fully about their racial identities? Colleges and universities also need to prepare communications strategies for a range of possible decisions. Coleman was peppered with questions about what might happen and the potential implications.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 20, 2024

Did you know the Financial Aid Assistant (FAA) program by School and Student Services (SSS) helps remove obstacles, complete efficient reviews, and support families during the financial aid process? The financial aid season approaches, and your inbox overflows with applications.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Less than 10% of applicants are accepted. in rhetoric and intercultural communication, she earned a Rockefeller Foundation fellowship in the Institute for Research on the African Diaspora in the Americas and the Caribbean at the CUNY Graduate Center. Justice and equity are driving forces in most everything I do.”

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Federal Student Aid has started to email FAFSA applicants to advise them to check their form’s status in “the first half of March.” ” The communication failed short of providing any new information or an exact date.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

According to recent data from the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), roughly one-quarter of students at private day schools received some amount of financial aid over the course of the 2022-23 school year. Let’s look at how to best prepare for and complete financial aid applications.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 11, 2022

Spring cleaning your home is good for your health , so it’s not surprising that spring cleaning your financial aid is good for the health of your K-12 school. By cleaning up your financial aid folders, you can clear out the clutter and improve your organization. How to Clean Up Your Financial Aid Folders.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions.

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IEFA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

MBA programs is that applicants hold an undergraduate degree, usually with a focus on business or commerce. Applicants must meet various MBA program entry criteria. This includes applicants for an MBA for international students in the U.S. This includes applicants for an MBA for international students in the U.S.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

By offering strong financial aid programs, they foster more equitable and diverse learning environments. These programs not only provide immediate financial relief but also serve as a long-term investment in the future of students from underserved communities.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The National Association of Independent Schools found over the course of the 2022-23 school year that 43 percent of students at boarding schools received financial aid , and at day schools that number was 24 percent. How do private schools determine and communicate which costs are included in tuition and which are not?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 19, 2023

Financial aid can be intimidating for prospective families, especially nontraditional families or those with complex financial circumstances. The Financial Aid Assistant (FAA) program by School and Student Services (SSS) helps families and schools by eliminating the complexity of the financial aid process.

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 22, 2022

iStock Students, parents, and guardians regularly ask questions about the financial aid process. Although each student’s situation is unique, knowing how to respond to common financial aid questions can help you effectively advise the students you serve. Student: OK, when I turn all of this in, I’m done, right?

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 22, 2022

Students, parents, and guardians regularly ask questions about the financial aid process. Although each student’s situation is unique, knowing how to respond to common financial aid questions can help you effectively advise the students you serve. Checking on Application Status. Student: Am I now done?

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