Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

It was very clear what was not allowed—giving applicants a benefit because of their race or ethnicity—but it was less certain how far the decision extended. In what ways could a college incorporate an applicant’s background into their decision-making if he or she disclosed it?

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 9, 2024

FSA is conducting another set of webinars designed to answer your most pressing questions about the new FAFSA application.

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College Aid Services

MAY 1, 2024

While individuals without an SSN can temporarily access the application, they must still manually enter tax information and students must verify… More » Contributors Without SSNs Gain FAFSA Access, Webinar Training Scheduled for May 3 The post Contributors Without SSNs Gain FAFSA Access, Webinar Training Scheduled for May 3 first appeared on (..)

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College Aid Services

APRIL 2, 2024

The Department of Education announced on Friday that approximately 20% of 2024-25 FAFSA applications were affected by the transmission of inconsistent tax data provided on the Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs).

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 14, 2025

This exclusive event brought together financial aid directors, heads of schools, admissions and enrollment directors to celebrate a groundbreaking partnership between TaxStatus and School and Student Services (SSS)a collaboration transforming financial aid processing for private K-12 schools across the country.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Art Coleman, co-founder of EducationCounsel Coleman was presenting as part of a webinar organized by the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, part of a series about the cases that could fundamentally re-align their work. Could future applicants be prevented from speaking fully about their racial identities?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 23, 2025

SSS from VenturEd Solutions Revolutionizes Financial Aid Application Processing with Industry-Leading IRS Integration powered by TaxStatus New partnership with TaxStatus powers simplified and rapid verification of family tax information within a unified admissions, enrollment, and student lifecycle solution.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Department of Education has made the 24-25 Application and Verification Guide as well as the 23-24 FSA Assessments resource available online. To obtain a digital copy of both documents, read the instructions below.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

Problems related to the rollout of the new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) impacted the responses of parents. Families also reported delays in receiving their aid packages, with 49% of parents reporting they did not receive the student aid award in time to make a decision. Smith University (JCSU).

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College Aid Services

JULY 16, 2024

This session explores the practical applications of TDClient for automating the download and upload of daily files to your FSA mailboxes. Gain a comprehensive overview of TDClient, its implementation, and strategies to integrate TDClient with other tools and systems to automate your financial aid processes.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 4, 2024

Federal Student Aid is hosting a pair of webinars later this year to train administrators on the recertification process for Title IV programs, which must be submitted 90 days before the expiration of their school’s Program Participate Agreement (PPA).

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Save with Scholarships: Appily includes a database of nearly 250,000 scholarships representing almost $50 million in total value that students can search to identify financial aid opportunities that align with their qualifications and aspirations. Learn more at eab.com.

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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 15, 2024

As schools handle sensitive information, such as family financial records and student data, it’s essential to prioritize cyber awareness and implement strong security measures. This is particularly crucial when it comes to financial aid solutions, which often involve collecting and storing highly sensitive information.

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EAB

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Application review. This short guide shares recommendations for new admissions counselors as they start reviewing applications. Financial aid. This guide covers basic information about FAFSA submission and financial aid, including a financial aid vocab cheat sheet. Plan your visits.

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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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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2023

If you haven’t, I recommend checking out our most recent webinar update.) Students and families who fill out the FAFSA presume that colleges will get their information immediately and be able to make financial aid determinations. Thanks for your patience.” The more concrete and specific your message can be, the better.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The students are still required to complete the application process. Worst of all, students are still required to send complete (redundant) application packages to each institution if they wish to claim their admission offers. While this removes some of the guesswork from the traditional process, it is far from a complete solution.

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IEFA

MARCH 4, 2024

This blog post will guide you through budget-friendly study abroad opportunities, financial aid options, practical cost-saving tips, work-study and internship opportunities and more. Choosing the appropriate program can help you optimize financial aid and reduce the costs of studying abroad.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Factors Contributing to Move-In Melt Based on our last year’s data, we saw move-in melt primarily happening in two student groups: international students and students without financial aid packages where the enrollment team believes they may be eligible for need-based aid. So, what’s going on with these student populations?

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

And as any good strategist would tell you, it’s not too early to think about how these changes will impact your prospective students and subsequently, your communication and financial aid strategy. Plan training for admission and aid staff around specific questions that may come up during the recruitment cycle.

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EAB

AUGUST 8, 2023

We've repurposed audio from a recent EAB webinar focused on how the University of Michigan Ross School of Business uses an all expenses paid fly-in weekend to get more out-of-state students from underserved-student populations and their parents interested in the program and the school. Speaker 1: Hello. And welcome to Office Hours with EAB.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

What she didnt have was a financial roadmap - or any way to pay for her education I had no financial aid packet, no 529 plan, no savings, nothing, Williams-Franklin recalls in an interview with Diverse. The organization offers professional development through webinars, internship placement assistance, and mentor matching.

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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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EAB

AUGUST 29, 2023

And when your tech does not work the way you need it to, and when you're trying to recruit from the same pool of applicants that you've already been working for a long time, it is crucial that you look to your tech and see how you can do better. Not just for the students that you're trying to recruit, but for the teams that are also.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Rather, possible outcomes exist on a spectrum, memorably characterized by Marie Bigham, Founder and Executive Director of ACCEPT, in a recent NACAC webinar as “glass half full, glass half empty--and glass smashed.”. Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Paraphrase from her dissenting opinion in Gratz v. Diversity” as suboptimal workaround.

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