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FSA Revamps Identity Verification Process, Expands Accepted Document List

College Aid Services

The Department of Education announced on December 6th that it would implement additional changes to the identity verification process for FAFSA applicants and contributors without a Social Security Number (SSN) to streamline the process for impacted users.

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The Ultimate Checklist for Completing The FAFSA

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

High school seniors who are ready to unlock financial aid and take the next step toward your education, it’s time to file your FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is one of the most important tasks you’ll need to tackle as you prepare for college.

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Undocumented Immigrants will be Eligible for Free Tuition under New Minnesota Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"We want to make sure that when we're expanding opportunities for everybody, we're doing it for all Minnesotans, regardless of background, regardless of their documentation status," said Senate Higher Education Chair Omar Fateh.

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Potential Processing Delays for Financial Aid Due to Calculation Error

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Education Department (ED) said it has discovered a calculation error in student financial aid applications sent to colleges this month and will need to reprocess them, potentially continuing delays for college applications. Department of Education. “It The guide will be updated regularly through April 2024.

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Navigating the CSS Profile: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

College Aid Consulting Services

The CSS Profile is a financial aid application required by over 200 colleges and universities in the United States. FAFSA Deadline: The FAFSA deadline (Federal) is June 30 th 2025. Incomplete or inaccurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in your child receiving less financial aid.

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A New Way of Looking at Administrative Burdens and Race

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The most prominent example is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a 108-question monster that the government has promised to simplify, although efforts have been delayed. “[There are] students who are capable of going to college and being successful, but because of all these steps, don’t end up going.”

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Now Available: 2024-25 FAFSA Verification-IRS Tax Return Transcript Matrix

College Aid Services

Institutions now have access to the 2024-25 FAFSA Verification-IRS Return Transcript Matrix to compare data between a selected family’s tax data and the information submitted through the FAFSA application. The matrix is currently available as an excel document and is divided into five specific sections.

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