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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 19, 2025

Heres how you can begin today: Learn the Basics of Financial Aid One of the most important tools in the financial aid process is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Understanding the documents youll need and how the process works will make the application much smoother when the time comes.

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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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 31, 2025

Its never too early to start getting ready for college financial aid applications. Get Familiar with the FAFSA The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is your golden ticket to need-based financial aid. Take some time now to understand what documents youll need. Heres some of my tips on application deadlines!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 7, 2025

Starting early means youll be prepared when the time comes to submit your applications. The FAFSA is one of the most important applications youll fill out, and it opens every year on October 1st. This will make filling out your FAFSA or scholarship applications a lot easier.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 5, 2025

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

JULY 28, 2023

But no worries, College Aid Consulting Services is here to offer you some tried-and-true tips for reducing stress during the application process. This can help you narrow down your list of schools and make your application process less stressful. All of these things will help you stay calm and focused during the application process.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This time of year means that college applications are in full swing for high school seniors! There’s paperwork to submit, essays to write, and financial aid applications to send in. The most important financial document that students will file with their families this fall is the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Keep Track of Important Deadlines : Financial aid deadlines vary by college, but the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) typically opens on October 1 each year. Be sure to reach out to these offices for information on scholarships, grants, and the application process.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 15, 2024

Navigating the world of scholarship applications can be daunting, especially when you’re juggling multiple deadlines and requirements. To help you stay organized and maximize your chances of success, here are some practical tips for managing your scholarship application deadlines effectively. #1:

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 12, 2024

From financial aid to the needs of several schools’ admission applications, there’s a lot to pay attention to. Every detail of these applications matters and can make a difference between being accepted and being denied the news you so desperately want! Financial aid applications have their own application due dates.

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Counselors' Corner

OCTOBER 4, 2023

So I meet with my parents every week, and I have to stay in touch with someone I’ve only met once when I changed my schedule?” If you look at most college applications, there’s a section that has to be filled out by your school counselor. If your school is like most, this is when you’ll schedule classes for senior year.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 19, 2024

College applications have many steps and lots of components that have to be completed in an accurate and timely manner. While the bulk of the application process occurs in your senior year, there’s plenty you can do in your early high school years to help prepare too.

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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. Set Reminders : Have your student schedule regular check-ins with the college portal. Schedule your FREE 15 minute call.

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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

MAY 27, 2024

Ensure that your student has met all criteria and completed any necessary documentation before proceeding with enrollment. Submit Required Documents Promptly : Whether it’s transcripts, test scores, or recommendation letters, make sure to submit all required documents promptly.

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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. But, I’m here to tell you that a request for extra documentation is not a reason to panic!

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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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 1, 2024

Many scholarships are available to students starting from middle school through graduate studies, each with unique eligibility criteria and application deadlines. Prepare Strong Applications: Scholarship applications often require essays, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

This single document is the key to funding a college education, yet it’s been one of the most notoriously difficult documents to file. 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.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 7, 2024

As students prepare for the exciting journey of attending college, one of the most important steps you’ll take is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. This year, the application appears as if it will be fully live by December (instead of in the fall). Let’s break down how to get started!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 1, 2024

The college application and prep process is nearly over now, too! If you used estimated figures on your original FAFSA application, you must go back and ensure everything has been pulled properly for your FAFSA paperwork. It’s important that you have documentation about every change you’re sharing with the offices.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 7, 2024

Build a Strong Portfolio: Scholarships often require essays, letters of recommendation, and detailed applications. Starting early gives you time to develop your writing skills, gather necessary documents, and refine your applications for maximum impact. It’s not generally as simple as filling out a form.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How the FAFSA is Making Financial Aid More Accessible to Families Nationwide In the last year and a half, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – or FAFSA – has undergone major changes to make the application easier to complete for students nationwide. Some scholarships may even require the form to be completed.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Almost every financial aid application or letter will have at least one of these acronyms so it’s important to start recognizing them. I want you to feel confident and comfortable as you navigate all of the documents you’ll be handling over the next year! It also indicates a student’s eligibility for federal student aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

As the gateway to federal financial aid for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial step for students and their families in securing funding for higher education. The FAFSA serves as the primary application for federal student aid programs, including grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Once you complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), you’ll receive a SAR or Student Aid Report. This document summarizes the information you submitted on your FAFSA. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college. What Is SAR?

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EAB

JUNE 8, 2023

While some leaders expressed apprehension, most are eager to explore opportunities and applications of AI in higher education—from democratizing and personalizing teaching and learning to drastically increasing our operational efficiency.

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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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EAB

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It is well-documented that job descriptions in predominantly male industries (including IT) tend to include male-coded terminology. This helps potential applicants understand the values Carleton holds, including collaboration, collegiality, and communication. Schedule a discussion. It also helps humanize the role.

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EAB

DECEMBER 2, 2022

For example, students may be asked to track down official high school transcripts, complete 3-4 hours’ worth of placement testing, or upload sensitive documents. Students must proactively know to schedule an advising appointment—quite a big assumption for first-time-in-college or first-generation students.

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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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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. Here’s a few terms that might come up on the documents: Expected Family Contribution (EFC): This is the amount your family is expected to contribute toward your education costs. The good news?

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The Advisor That Cares

OCTOBER 23, 2023

I added informational notes for program applications, exam and licensure requirements, and even graduation application reminders to help students plan their educational journey. I incorporated proactive notification processes for drop cycles to help inform and limit drops due to missing documents or lack of payment arrangements.

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Thrive Alliance Group

AUGUST 12, 2021

When scheduling meetings with parents and guardians, consider using these digital tools for those who may only have a lunch break to use for conferences. Distance learning “field trips” Is there a local business or organization where students could see the real world application of skills being taught in class?

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Student Research Foundation

AUGUST 7, 2024

College admissions counseling is on the rise , meaning more students and families are turning to specialized advisors to guide them through the college application process. You can find countless college application help services, all offering various services at different price points.

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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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