CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 6, 2025

Early decision application responses are being sent out and for some students, their college dreams are falling apart. After committing the time to create the dream college list and working hard to finalize applications – hearing crickets or receiving that decline now can be devastating.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. There must be deliberate and continuous assessment to identify and implement strategies that improve Latino student achievement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2024

Bowen Cho Beitiks opened fellowship applications in January 2023 to early-career scholar-activists with project proposals related to disability studies or disability justice. Beitiks and three panelists selected the first cohort of 11 fellows — all queer or transgender, mostly people of color — from more than 300 applicants.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

When Petty responded, “But you don’t know who I am,” the staff member responded, “I do, you are a student here!” Many community college students have Petty’s experience. The application processes are daunting. Potential students are often treated as a number, not a person. Dr. Brad C.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The FAFSA Simplification Act, scheduled to go into effect this year, will cut the number of questions on the notoriously difficult application for federal aid—which is also used in calculations for state and institutional awards—from 108 to 36 for most students. The consequences for students and their families could be serious.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 20, 2025

For many high school students, early college applications are a huge milestone. They put in countless hours on essays, interviews, and preparing their application materials, only to face the emotional weight of rejection. Find the Bigger Picture While its easy to focus on what was lost, help your student see the bigger picture.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Because high schools that enroll substantial percentages of students of color are readily identifiable, colleges and universities must engage these designated school districts and, in conjunction with their administrative offices, create focused recruitment drives that begin the first day of the freshman year of high school.

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Counselors' Corner

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As seniors scurry about, trying to remember their middle name while making application deadlines, now might be a good time to get juniors focused on what really matters, hoping they can avoid this frenzy next year. You don’t want to be that student next year—so don’t apply to any college you’re sure you don’t want to attend.

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Active Minds

JUNE 25, 2024

From graduate and job applications, taking exams, or even rejection from a friend or in a romantic relationship. This could be something as simple as making a new study schedule, going to your professors’ office hours more consistently, or applying again the next application cycle equipped with the information that you know now.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 12, 2024

The CSS Profile is a financial aid application required by over 200 colleges and universities in the United States. Additionally, some colleges use the CSS Profile to determine a student’s eligibility for merit-based scholarships. In this comprehensive guide, I will provide expert insights to help you understand the CSS Profile.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The agreement would have also required UW-Madison to accept applicants who were the top 5% of their class at a Wisconsin high school and regional campuses to accept those in the top 10%. The Board of Regents was scheduled to meet again today in closed session to “deliberate and negotiate funding proposals and matters,” ABC News reported.

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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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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

With the rising cost of higher education, many students and their families are concerned about affordability. As a financial aid consultant, I’ve noticed a trend in the most searched colleges and universities—an indication of where students hope to invest their futures.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

If youre an international student wondering how to navigate the U.S. student visa process for international students, this guide is here to help. Understanding the F-1 Visa The F-1 visa is the cornerstone for international students aspiring to pursue their studies in the United States. colleges and universities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2023

The first Black woman in the position, she revamped the admissions process to make it more holistic, decreasing the emphasis on GPAs and GREs and adding opportunities for applicants to show their compassion, commitment to health equity, and how their life experiences had shaped them. My performance was high; my merit review was stellar.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 18, 2023

Dipayan Banerjee, a fifth-year doctoral student at Georgia Institute of Technology with a passion for teaching, is pursuing research that can have a societal impact regarding logistics and supply chain management as well as equity and fairness in the context of transportation. His goal after completing his Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

We’ve seen a rise in hate,” says Dr. Bridget Kelly, an associate professor and student affairs & diversity officer at the University of Maryland’s College of Education. Louis Filmmakers Showcase and is scheduled to screen at the St. Dr. Candace N. Hall Dr. Candace N. Louis International Film Festival in November.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Transfer students and their families often face unique financial challenges, especially when transitioning to a new school mid-year. To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information. Families also desire timely updates on their financial aid status.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The FAFSA is an important part of the college application process, but it can feel a little bit larger than life if youve never completed the paperwork. For some students, the application feels overwhelming and instead of figuring it out or asking for help, they skip submitting it. Instead, complete your application.

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Symplicity

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Yet, sometimes, tight recruiting budgets and small teams make it difficult to split their time between proactively building pipelines and repetitive low-level tasks like screening and scheduling. With our newest release, employers will be able to automate applicant communication from application to hire through Applicant Autoresponders.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

And the stress is not going unnoticed by students, with a joint Inside Higher Ed/College Pulse survey finding that students noticed professors were showing signs of stress. Throughout the pandemic much of the oneness to connect with students and meet them where they’re at has been put on professors.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Dipayan never wants to become so smart, so erudite that he can’t relate to an 18- or 19-year-old student who is trying to learn the material,” Williams said. “He He is really interested in learning how he stays connected — boots on the ground — with the students he will be teaching.” His goal after completing his Ph.D.

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 9, 2025

Whether its researching schools, mapping out your academic path, or building a standout application, early planning sets the stage for success. Adjusting your schedule and extracurriculars along the way is perfectly normal. Each students college priorities will be different. Thats okay!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 13, 2025

Receiving a college rejection letter can feel like a sudden end to a dream youve worked tirelessly for as a high school student. If youre a student whos received an early admission rejection for the college of your dreams, know that youre not alone. Review Your Application & Goals Reflect on your personal strengths and goals.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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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. That’s where the timing of your college applications can have a big impact. Regular Decision is the standard college application process. It’s also about how to make it work financially. What Is Regular Decision?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As a high school senior, the college application process can feel like a marathon. Early Action is an application process that allows students to apply earlier than the regular application deadline. Possibly Higher Admission Rates In some cases, schools may have higher acceptance rates for Early Action applicants.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 9, 2024

For students preparing to apply for financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial part of the process. This change is designed to improve accessibility for all students and reduce barriers to financial aid. This can help to maximize your eligibility for aid and financial aid funding.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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. Create Your FSA ID Before you even start filling out the FAFSA, you’ll need an FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID). How to do it: Go to fsaid.ed.gov to create your ID.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

If your family is navigating the financial aid process, the timing of your application can impact your financial aid strategy, too. Early Action vs. Regular Decision: The Basics Early action applications are typically due in early November and you hear back by mid-December. It’s also non-binding.

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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. Confirmation of Submission Once you submit your FAFSA, youll receive a confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 30, 2024

If you’re planning on attending college and need financial aid, then filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ) is an essential step. So, if you have to correct your application all, you want more time to do so. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 3, 2025

You need to apply for federal student aid (FAFSA) to be considered for work-study. Its important to balance work-study with your class schedule to avoid burnout. This is based on your FAFSA application and your familys financial situation. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 7, 2025

Starting early means youll be prepared when the time comes to submit your applications. The FAFSA is one of the most important applications youll fill out, and it opens every year on October 1st. This will make filling out your FAFSA or scholarship applications a lot easier.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

One of the biggest questions students and families face is how to pay for higher education. As a junior, there are steps you can take now to set yourself up for financial aid success: Research Scholarships : Many scholarships are available to students in their junior year or earlier. The earlier you start preparing, the better.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 31, 2025

Its never too early to start getting ready for college financial aid applications. Get Familiar with the FAFSA The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is your golden ticket to need-based financial aid. Heres some of my tips on application deadlines! Here are more tips on finding scholarships.

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