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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

But this decision isn’t just about choosing the school with the best programs, campus vibe, or student culture. It’s also about how to make it work financially. That’s where the timing of your college applications can have a big impact. Regular Decision is the standard college application process.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 2, 2024

High school seniors who are ready to unlock financial aid and take the next step toward your education, it’s time to file your FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is one of the most important tasks you’ll need to tackle as you prepare for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 12, 2025

From scholarships and grants to work-study and student loans, theres a lot to understand. Heres a few things you and your family can do to start preparing for financial aid prep now! Start a Scholarship Spreadsheet There are scholarships for students in all gradesyes, even freshmen!

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IEFA

JANUARY 7, 2025

Students can access funding through government grants, private donations, scholarships, and research grants. This article explores these sources of university funding to help students understand how they can sustain their educational pursuits and receive financial aid. Federal student aid (U.S.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

There are three main types of financial aid: Grants : These are usually need-based and dont need to be paid back. 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.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 5, 2025

Review and Accept Your Financial Aid Package Take a close look at your financial aid award. It likely includes a mix of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study. Complete Housing and Orientation Requirements If youre living on campus, watch for housing application deadlines. Mark deadlines on a calendar.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The world of financial aid can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is one of the most important for students and families to file, if not the most important form to be completed.

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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. For the 2025-2026 application cycle, the FAFSA will come online in December. You may never know what aid your student can receive!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 20, 2024

However, one tool that can make this journey smoother is often right at your student’s fingertips: the college portal. 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.

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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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College Planners of America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The student financial aid system has always been complex. The goal of the Act is to simplify the process of applying for student financial aid, primarily by reducing the number of questions on the FAFSA from 108 to 36. With this year’s new FAFSA and its inept rollout by the U.S.

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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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

For high school juniors and seniors, now is the perfect time to dive into financial aid terms – and build a better understanding of them all. The FAFSA: Your First Step to Financial Aid The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your starting point. The good news?

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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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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 5, 2023

A family may use financial aid to cover tuition, as well as education-related expenses, such as books and supplies. There are two main categories of financial aid: need-based and merit-based. Need-based financial aid, such as grants, is awarded based on an assessment of a family’s income and expenses.

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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

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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. All Things FAFSA: FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. for financial aid.

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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. It’s important to review the SAR for any errors that could affect your financial aid package. The FAFSA Speaking of the FAFSA, it’s the first step in applying for federal financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Perhaps one of the biggest pros of the SAI is that more students will be able to receive access to Pell Grants. Access to Pell Grants is typically based on family size and the federal poverty line. Starting this year, applicants who don’t qualify for a max Pell Grant if their SAI is less than the maximum grant amount.

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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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 3, 2023

This has been the biggest update in 40 years for the FAFSA and we’re all ready to see what the new application looks like. Here’s what we do know about the updated FAFSA and your student’s college financial aid process so far: Applicants will be able to pull data from their tax returns.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Two of the most important forms you’ll encounter are the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the CSS Profile. These forms are essential for both high school students entering college and current college students seeking financial aid.

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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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IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

Differences between scholarships and grants. Scholarships and grants are both types of financial aid that can help you pay for college. The main difference between the two is that scholarships are typically based on academic achievement or athletic ability, while grants are usually need-based.

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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

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

One of the most popular student financial aid programs managed by the U.S. Eligible payments become qualifying payments when a borrowers submits the PSLF application form. The form is titled, “The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification and Application”.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 3, 2024

Graduation is also the end mark of all of your college application woes and experiences! Explore Financial Aid Options : Take the time to research and explore the various financial aid options available to you, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs when paying for school.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Be sure you know how much of each financial aid offer comes. 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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 15, 2024

Then subtract out the grants and scholarships from individual schools, along with any scholarships you won on your own, for a bottom line net cost figure. See if any schools are expecting you to participate in a work-study program that will provide money within their aid package. But, you’re almost to the finish line! Congratulations!!

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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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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Institutions should consider proactively sharing information and resources related to student loan repayment with soon-to-be-graduating students. Staff Resource Guides: Staff receives lists of local resources to support students in financial crisis. How well does your institution support returning stop-outs?

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide May 31, 2024 — by Terrance L. Wolanin established the program in memory of Dr. Wolanin, who championed student financial aid and college access. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2023

This will adversely affect the college plans of students planning to apply in the 2023-24 admissions cycle as well as students who need to re-apply for Federal aid each year. FAFSA data is also critical for the states that use it as the basis for their own awards of financial aid.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 29, 2024

College administrators are well aware that many students will simply borrow more Federal funds to attend. Student financial aid programs ends up benefitting colleges rather than students. The erosion of tuition purchasing power has induced millions of students to borrow too heavily.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 29, 2024

College administrators are well aware that many students will simply borrow more Federal funds to attend. Student financial aid programs ends up benefitting colleges rather than students. The erosion of tuition purchasing power has induced millions of students to borrow too heavily.

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