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? FAA delivers fully audited folders that empower you to make informed award decisions that align with your enrollment goals.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Navigating the financial aid process as a college student or first time college parent can feel mind-boggling, especially with the numerous terms and acronyms thrown around. Almost every financial aid application or letter will have at least one of these acronyms so it’s important to start recognizing them.

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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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 23, 2023

There’s normal school work and extracurriculars, as well as the various deadlines for applications and financial aid. Yet, it’s important to track the deadlines so that you have the best chance of getting your financial aid application in – and then, the best chance of getting the maximum aid available to you.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

February is one of my favorite months of the year because it’s National Financial Aid Awareness Month. Throughout this month, all of us in the higher education community make an extra effort to provide even more information about how to use and access financial aid for college.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 12, 2024

I created this CSS Profile: A Comprehensive Guide as a financial aid consultant with over 34 years of experience to help you. I have dedicated my career to helping families navigate the complex world of college financial aid. My goal is to ensure that your child receives the maximum financial aid possible.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2024

Amid ongoing issues with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form this year, the City University of New York (CUNY) is looking to help. We don’t want the unprecedented delays and changes in this year’s federal aid application process to deter them from coming to CUNY or any college."

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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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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 3, 2024

With rising enrollment comes an increased demand for financial aid, which affects faith-based, private, and independent K-12 schools. Additionally, higher-income families are increasingly seeking financial assistance, highlighting the shifting demographics of financial aid applicants.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

There’s an application process and forms you need to file to pay for your college education. Whether your family is paying for part of your college degree, or you’re covering it all yourself, there’s a good chance you’ll need to rely on financial aid. Finally, don’t make assumptions that you won’t qualify for any aid.

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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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College Aid Services

AUGUST 2, 2024

Update 8/1/24: Following its July 24th update, Federal Student Aid has clarified its guidance on resolving conflicting information for applicants or contributors that have FTI data and manually indicated that they did not file a U.S. tax return for 2022.

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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. In the fall, retake any SAT or ACT tests if necessary.

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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. Missing deadlines can mean missing out on valuable financial aid opportunities. This ensures you have ample time to gather materials and complete your application without rushing. #3:

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 5, 2023

Offering financial aid helps your school reach more families and build a vibrant, diverse school community. According to our Community Brands K-12 Trends Report, the average financial aid award covers 40% of tuition! Grant funding comes directly from a school’s budget.

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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. Who should file the FAFSA?

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For financial aid applicants who reside in U.S. territories, FSA has released additional guidance about how to properly report income and tax information on the FAFSA for the 2024-2025 academic year. Review the helpful information below to learn more. Territory Residents first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2024

million Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ® ) forms have been successfully submitted since the 2024-25 redesigned application went live Dec. James Kvaal ED updated the supporting tables used in the Student Aid Index calculation — which replaced the Expected Family Contribution formula — that account for inflation.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 28, 2023

In addition to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ), some college-bound students complete another application called the College Scholarship Service Profile (the Profile ). Families welcome financial aid that helps pay for their student’s college education. Adoptive parents. Current stepparents.

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Counselors' Corner

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This isn’t to say colleges will slough off COVID if it’s offered as a cause of hardship, but its frequent appearance—and the availability of COVID-affected students with stronger credentials—make it less likely that B students will be considered at schools used to seeing A applicants. Financial Aid? SARs are out of control.

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 10, 2023

Navigating financial aid can be confusing and overwhelming for students and their families, especially for those who are new to the process. Here are a few things you might not know about financial aid that could help you navigate the process more effectively. Financial aid can come from many sources.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 29, 2024

College choices are popping up like flowers this spring, and let’s face it, it can be a bit overwhelming… especially when it comes to picking the right financial aid options. What financial aid path is best for families? But don’t stress! What can parents afford?

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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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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. One area where its significance truly shines is in managing financial aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 3, 2024

Harry Williams The new process, while intended to simplify an already intricate form, has created more hurdles for Black students to secure financial aid crucial for facilitating their education. Through a critical grant of $1.1 Through a critical grant of $1.1

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 12, 2023

When providing financial aid for students at private schools, administrators have the important job of organizing and managing who receives funding and deciding how to keep track of each recipient. These financial aid tips for school administrators can help you learn how to manage student funds for your school.

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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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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 20, 2023

One of the most common barriers for families considering a private school education is, understandably, the cost. You can empower families to pursue a private school by offering financial aid options and resources. Some families may not realize they qualify for financial assistance.

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IEFA

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the world of finding financial aid for international students, exploring scholarships, grants and student loans to make your dream of studying abroad a reality. Understanding financial aid options Four primary options exist for college students seeking financial assistance to study in the U.S.:

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College Aid Services

APRIL 1, 2024

The Department of Education announced the creation of FAFSA Fast News: an online blog dedicated to connecting federal officials and financial aid professionals about all things related to the new FAFSA application.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Dartmouth College plans to reinstate the standardized test requirement for applicants to the Class of 2029 and beyond, reports The Dartmouth. Dartmouth applicants will be required to take and submit scores from the SAT or ACT college entrance exams.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 1, 2024

The Department of Education announced the creation of FAFSA Fast News: an online blog dedicated to connecting federal officials and financial aid professionals about all things related to the new FAFSA application.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

One of the reasons that many of these efforts haven’t made as much difference as they could have is the administrative burdens that they place on students—the difficulty of the steps that students and their families must go through to apply for financial aid, or even to college at all. “By said Gándara. “Or

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College Planners of America

MARCH 21, 2023

Before making that choice, students should ensure that they have received the best possible financial aid offer from each of those colleges. When a student is accepted by a college, he or she can expect to receive a financial aid offer letter with it or a short time afterwards. Dependency override. (A

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Some high school seniors are still feeling the pressure of getting their college applications completed. Sites can crash or information can get lost, and you might be out of luck. . • Don’t forget the financial aid: If you have not completed the FAFSA yet, that should also be high on your to-do list.

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