Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A proposed federal financial aid policy could change the lives of postsecondary students, particularly Black and Latinx students, by allowing them to spend less out-of-pocket for their degrees and prevent the accumulation of student debt, which remains financially crippling for many graduates.

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS INVOLVING STUDENT LOAN DEBT RELIEF YOU ARE YOUR BEST PROTECTION AGAINST SCAMMERS DON’T pay anyone who contacts you with promises of debt relief or loan forgiveness. The application will be free and easy to use when it opens in October. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PAY ANYONE TO OBTAIN DEBT RELIEF.

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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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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

APRIL 24, 2024

The deadline to apply to consolidate many older federal student loans to be included in the one-time payment count adjustment is Tuesday, April 30th. Do I need to consolidate my loans to get additional credit toward debt relief? I have loans I need to consolidate – what do I do next?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

According to the report, first-time enrollment in this context refers to the number of students enrolled for the first time in graduate certificate, education specialist, master’s, or doctoral programs for the fall term. citizens and permanent residents – domestic students – first-time graduate enrollment in general declined by 4%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Facing a national shortage of early childhood educators , the Community College of Vermont (CCV) and the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) have teamed up for an innovative solution: paying students to reduce their hours at their jobs in favor of taking more classes. CCV and SVMC anticipate funding 8-10 applicants.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 1, 2022

What are the COVID-19 student loan relief deadlines for federal debt repayments? You may have heard some student loan servicers are closing shop — when does that happen? Over next two years: Many federal student loan servicer contracts due to expire. 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens.

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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

JUNE 28, 2023

But a new report has revealed that an important segment of this population may be largely left out: those who already have student loans. The finding comes from a study by the Student Borrower Protection Center (SBPC), a nonprofit dedicated to reducing student debt.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

Immigrant high school students without citizenship or permanent residency in the U.S. Known to many as Dreamers, DACA recipients, and undocumented students, it’s easy for them to slip through the cracks without getting the educational support or resources they deserve. No student loans. No Pell Grants.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2023

Department of Education (ED) is now discharging student loans of borrowers alleging they were defrauded by their colleges after a federal judge recently ruled that a $6 billion settlement could proceed, The Washington Post reported. The judge of the case, U.S.

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Student Loan Planner

APRIL 20, 2023

The Education Department is in the process of processing hundreds of thousands of student loan forgiveness applications for borrowers who have committed to careers serving their community or the public. And many more borrowers may qualify for relief in the coming months.

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IEFA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is the pinnacle of business qualifications for students dreaming of becoming captains of industry. its no wonder international students want to attend American business schools in record numbers. This post explores what it means to earn an MBA for international students in the U.S.

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Student Loan Planner

AUGUST 11, 2023

If you’re a student loan borrower, your monthly payment and loan amount might hurt your DTI, making you a less attractive applicant to lenders. Keep reading […] The post How Do Student Loans Impact Debt to Income Ratio? appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JANUARY 15, 2025

On December 20, 2024, the Department of Education announced that it is temporarily pausing the processing of Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge applications. To cancel loans under the TPD program, the borrower must be totally and permanently disabled and unable to engage in any substantial gainful employment activity.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In November 2022, the Department of Education published final rules that will change regulations governing a variety of federal student loan cancellation programs as well as how interest impacts student loan burdens. The new rules will go into effect on July 1, 2023. . Across the board, these rules are a huge improvement.

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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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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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 12, 2025

If you’re a high school student (or the parent of one), college might still feel far offbut when it comes to paying for it, now is the perfect time to start planning. From scholarships and grants to work-study and student loans, theres a lot to understand. Read more tips about finding scholarships here!

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IEFA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Refinancing your international student loans can be a game-changer in managing your student loan debt more efficiently and potentially reducing the amount of interest you pay by thousands of dollars. But, what are the steps to refinance, and what challenges do international students face in this process?

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JUNE 22, 2019

However, the federal government is not ensuring that military-connected students have the best possible chance of success in pursuing postsecondary education. Veterans are often first-generation students and some are from underserved populations. To do that, they need access to better information about student outcomes.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 19, 2025

But there’s one important part of the college journey that many students delay – financial aid planning. Heres how you can begin today: Learn the Basics of Financial Aid One of the most important tools in the financial aid process is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student 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. 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

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

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 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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IEFA

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

From planning your journey to leaving your family and friends and settling into a new environment, becoming an international student is challenging. But the benefits of being an international student are undeniable – international students enrich their host communities while gaining invaluable personal and professional advantages.

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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

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 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. Financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for many programs.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Students and graduates needing to find a cosigner for student loan aid typically ask Mom or Dad. But if your parents aren’t an option, you’ll be happy to know that private lenders are often flexible about who can serve as the guarantor of your loan agreement. How to find a cosigner for a student loan, beyond your parents.

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IEFA

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Studying abroad offers countless opportunities for personal and professional growth, but financial constraints can hold many students back. 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.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. Financial hardship is the #1 reason students stop out.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Federal student loans are a popular way to pay for college since they offer low-interest rates and flexible repayment terms. However, the Department of Education sets student loan limits, restricting how much you can borrow per year and in total throughout your entire educational career. Federal student loan limits.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JULY 18, 2024

Each year, thousands of borrowers struggle with repaying their federal student loan debt after they attended predatory schools that lied or withheld important information to get them to enroll, or closed and prevented them from completing their program. That’s bad news for borrowers, though they can continue to apply for relief.

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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Early decision (ED) is when a college accepts a student months before the regular acceptance date. This binding agreement could be a problem for students needing financial aid. The applicant pool could be more competitive. Since colleges naturally want students to accept their admission offers, they tend to prefer ED applicants.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

APRIL 18, 2024

Overview The Department of Education is temporarily pausing processing of PSLF applications & forms PSLF borrowers should download their information from their MOHELA account before April 30th Why is the Department pausing PSLF processing? Is MOHELA still going to service my loans after the transition to the new BPOs?

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