CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Submitting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a huge milestone in the college application process, but its just the beginning of your financial aid journey. After hitting that submit button, a few important things happen behind the scenes to determine your eligibility for financial aid.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. They were a necessary evil to be addressed “later.”

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 15, 2024

Reread your financial aid letters and determine how much of each package is in federal student loans. Remember: you will be expected to pay for anything that is not covered by financial aid or federal student loans. Consider Earnings Potential After College: Taking out loans?

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College Planners of America

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

When a student is approved for a Federal loan for the first time, they’re required to complete Student Loan Entrance Counseling, an online course offered by the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), the agency within the U.S. Education Department (ED) that’s responsible for student aid programs.

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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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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. Follow up with the financial aid office of their college if needed.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Be Prepared for a Fast Financial Aid Application Cycle It’s a well known fact that the “early bird gets the worm” and as I’ve talked about often on the blog, the earlier you submit your financial aid paperwork, the better chance you have of more funding for college. What Does It Mean for the FAFSA This Year?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

Many families often decide to skip the entire process together, even though it’s necessary to file in order to receive financial aid. 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

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. Unfortunately, many families and students are wondering exactly where the FAFSA is. When is the FAFSA due?

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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.

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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

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).

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 27, 2024

Understand Financial Aid Options : Familiarize yourself and your student with the financial aid options available at the college. Explore scholarships, grants, and student loans, and don’t hesitate to reach out to the financial aid office for guidance.

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 4, 2021

You completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submitted all the needed paperwork. If your financial aid award is greater than these expenses (or others, like a library fine or parking ticket), you may receive the extra funds in what’s commonly called a “refund check.”. It depends.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

You’re likely to see scholarships and grants you will not have to repay, and student loans that you will have to repay. Make one last effort at increasing financial aid Remember, the colleges are looking at financial aid information from the last year.

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 22, 2022

Then, after graduation, students routinely seek advice as they check on upcoming student loan payments and may have new questions about graduate or professional school funding. Questions involving application status and refund status are very common, and the answers are rarely cut-and-dry. Student: Am I now done?

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 22, 2022

Then, after graduation, students routinely seek advice as they check on upcoming student loan payments and may have new questions about graduate or professional school funding. Questions involving application status and refund status are very common, and the answers are rarely cut-and-dry. Checking on Application Status.

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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. These questions will help you and your student determine if it makes sense to apply to this school.

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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. It’s important to enjoy this joyous occasion and celebrate your student. If you have to borrow, borrow under the assumption that you will be expected to pay off those loans.

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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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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. Here’s an example of a merit-based award: the Engineering Excellence Scholarship (Overseas Students).

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Student Research Foundation

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

To ease the cost of a college education and limit the burden of student loans, it’s important to find the best scholarships to pay for college. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover all about scholarships—including how to get a scholarship, the best scholarships for college students, and where to find scholarship opportunities.

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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. College visits are a great way to actually see which campuses might be a good fit for you, and to be able to talk to current students, the financial aid office, and visit the cities the schools are in.

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College Planners of America

JANUARY 8, 2024

The following scams are common and criminals are continuously creating new ones: Fake listings: These scams for apartments, used books, movers, and other services, start with an ad, usually at the beginning of a semester, that offers things that students need quickly — at an attractively low price. Consolidate multiple Federal student loans.

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College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

The FAFSA process will determine if the student is eligible for subsidized and unsubsidized student loans, Pell Grants, and/or the Work-Study Program. The PPL application form is online at StudentAid.gov. Parents may contact their student’s high school financial aid office for assistance.

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College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

The FAFSA process will determine if the student is eligible for subsidized and unsubsidized student loans, Pell Grants, and/or the Work-Study Program. The PPL application form is online at StudentAid.gov. Parents may contact their student’s high school financial aid office for assistance.

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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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IEFA

MARCH 4, 2024

Maximizing federal student aid for overseas studies U.S. citizens may be eligible for federal student aid for overseas studies, so it’s important to understand the eligibility criteria, application process, and terms and conditions of the federal student aid programs available, including federal student loan programs.

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Moneyman

JUNE 12, 2020

The agreement says that schools “…[retain] discretion to determine the amount of each individual emergency financial aid grant consistent with all applicable laws including non-discrimination laws.” If you are a student, and you don’t know what to do, check in with your financial aid officer.

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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Student loan forgiveness can wipe out part or all of your student loan debt. The big news on the student loan forgiveness front is that the federal government plans to forgive up to $10,000 in federally held student debt, or up to $20,000 if you previously received a Pell Grant. ( See more below ).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Schools will have until their expiration date to submit the recertification application. Here’s the bottom line—fewer requirements for colleges and universities this spring means more time and resources freed up to deliver financial aid for students and make the most of the Better FAFSA,” Cardona said.

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