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Dept. of Education Launches 2025-26 FAFSA Ahead of Scheduled Release Date

College Aid Services

The Department of Education has officially launched the 2025-26 FAFSA application nearly two weeks ahead of the original December 1st deadline. of Education Launches 2025-26 FAFSA Ahead of Scheduled Release Date The post Dept. of Education Launches 2025-26 FAFSA Ahead of Scheduled Release Date first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Contributors Without SSNs Gain FAFSA Access, Webinar Training Scheduled for May 3

College Aid Services

While individuals without an SSN can temporarily access the application, they must still manually enter tax information and students must verify… More ยป 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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Tax Data Issues Discovered on 2024-25 FAFSA; Webinar Scheduled for Wednesday, April 3 to Address Concerns

College Aid Services

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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Breaking Down FAFSA: Understanding the Application Process

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

The world of financial aid can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The process can feel scary if you donโ€™t know where to start, which is why today Iโ€™m breaking down the FAFSA so you can understand the application process more clearly.

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The Ultimate College Application Checklist for Seniors: CollegeAdvisor x StudyLab

Student Research Foundation

From crafting your application essays to navigating standardized tests , thereโ€™s a lot to keep track of. Creating a college application checklist is a great way to stay on top of thingsโ€”and weโ€™ve got one to help you get started. However, actually fulfilling college application requirements requires some planning and forethought.

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FAFSA Made Simple: A Beginnerโ€™s Guide for the 2025-2026 Application

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

This time of year means that college applications are in full swing for high school seniors! Thereโ€™s paperwork to submit, essays to write, and financial aid applications to send in. The most important financial document that students will file with their families this fall is the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

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How to Stand Out on Your College Application

Student Research Foundation

million applicants and 7 million applicationsโ€”a 30% increase from 2019-2020. With the enormous number of applications being submitted, it can be challenging to figure out how to stand out among them. Activities and Personal Essay The next section in the application encompasses your activities and personal essay.