CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 15, 2024

Remember: you will be expected to pay for anything that is not covered by financial aid or federal student loans. Ask the Financial Aid Office (if appropriate!): If the bottom line between two schools is still very close – but the one you’re leaning towards still costs more, consider reaching out to the financial aid office.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 27, 2024

Explore scholarships, grants, and student loans, and don’t hesitate to reach out to the financial aid office for guidance. Complete the FAFSA : Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Not all schools allow freshmen to live off-campus, so check requirements carefully.

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Castleton Trio

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

No question about it, college financing is confusing; that’s why colleges and universities employ experienced professionals to staff their financial aid offices. But even if you avoid financial details, here’s one principle you need to remember: you want to borrow as little money as possible. – Get Deadlines.

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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. Don’t stress!

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Updates to the FAFSA Have Delayed College Financial Aid for Millions The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has undergone some major updates for the 2024-2025 application cycle. Financial aid offices will be working incredibly hard to complete their side of this equation for all of the students.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 1, 2024

The college application and prep process is nearly over now, too! The finish line for the financial process is close, 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.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on Oct. If you apply early, not only will you meet all the various FAFSA deadlines, but you might also get more financial aid for college. This application becomes available on Oct. 22, the same date its early-decision applications are due.

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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. That’s a huge change!

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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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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. Let’s talk about what’s going on and how this impacts financial aid applications for students nationwide.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

I always encourage my CFAA Families to talk frankly about money, budgeting, and smart borrowing throughout the application process. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college. It’s important to enjoy this joyous occasion and celebrate your student.

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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. This year, in particular, has presented many students for families seeking aid for college.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the means by which students obtain their fair share of the billions of dollars in Federal, state, and college financial aid to help defray the cost of college. The data reveal that about 600,000 expected applicants have not yet submitted a FAFSA.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the means by which students obtain their fair share of the billions of dollars in Federal, state, and college financial aid to help defray the cost of college. The data reveal that about 600,000 expected applicants have not yet submitted a FAFSA.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

One of the most exciting parts of the college application process is actually deciding where to apply. As spring break and summer vacation arrive, it can be a perfect time of year to schedule college visits. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college. There’s so many options!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Make one last effort at increasing financial aid Remember, the colleges are looking at financial aid information from the last year. If your family faced financial problems last year, put together a compelling case for more help. I have more tips on appealing financial aid offers here!

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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. The new FAFSA also modifies the methods to be used by the ED to determine eligibility for aid. According to the U.S.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Many schools offer financial aid workshops to walk families through applying for financial aid, grants, and scholarships. Let’s look at how to best prepare for and complete financial aid applications. What Does Financial Aid Cover? How Do I Complete a Financial Aid Application?

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College Planners of America

JANUARY 8, 2024

Fake employment offers: An online or print ad may describe a job that is a great fit for a student’s schedule and pays well. But when students contact the “employer,” they are asked to pay a fee or to provide personal or financial information to complete the job application process.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Update Your Financial Aid Application to Reflect Your Current Income One of the most important steps in applying to college is completing the FAFSA, which will open in December. If you filed an amended tax return you can also contact the school’s financial aid office to determine if that information can be updated.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2023

The FAFSA for the 2024-25 admission cycle is now scheduled to open in December 2023. Colleges May Not Have Sufficient Time Many colleges won’t be able to determine their award packages for accepted applicants if they don’t have sufficient lead time to review FAFSA data.

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