College Aid Services

APRIL 1, 2024

The Department of Education announced the creation of FAFSA Fast News: an online blog dedicated to connecting federal officials and financial aid professionals about all things related to the new FAFSA application.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 22, 2024

Whether you’re a senior weighing your financial aid options or a junior gearing up for college visits this summer, remember: the financial aid office is your friend! When you chat with the financial aid office, asking the right questions is key.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Whether your family is paying for part of your college degree, or you’re covering it all yourself, there’s a good chance you’ll need to rely on financial aid. Start with FAFSA If you are not yet familiar with the term FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), now’s the perfect time to learn about it all!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 1, 2023

The 2024-2025 FAFSA will be opening this December, instead of October (like usual). The post What You Need to Gather for Financial Aid Applications appeared first on CFAA. Fall is on the way and the new season marks the beginning of college application season! Many state and.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JUNE 8, 2022

Here is an update on the FAFSA Changes For 2024-25. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will see the majority of changes starting in the 2024-25 academic year and not in the 2023-24 year that was originally planned. However, the new FAFSA application will be released on Oct 1, 2022.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Maximize Your Financial Aid By Understanding the New Student Aid Index One of the biggest updates to the FAFSA is the introduction of the Student Aid Index (SAI). The Student Aid Index is replacing the Expected Family Contribution, which was the amount a family would have to pay out-of-pocket for college expenses.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 26, 2023

Since 2021, the Department of Education has worked to streamline and simplify the FAFSA application. These simplifications are also meant to make financial aid more accessible for all families. One of the biggest changes to the FAFSA is the NEW Student Aid Index (the old.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

MAY 1, 2024

Missouri State News FAFSA Priority Deadline is May 1 Missouri State University is extending the financial aid priority deadline from April 1 to May 1. Moving the financial aid deadline to May 1 allows students extra time to submit or correct their FAFSA forms.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 15, 2024

Financial aid packages are arriving with acceptance letters – and these students get to start figuring out what their next four years are going to look like. Unfortunately, time is ticking – even with extended deadlines at some schools due to the FAFSA updates.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 9, 2024

A Soft Launch of This Year’s Financial Aid Application is Causing Frustration For months, parents, students, and financial aid experts alike have been waiting for the 2024-2025 FAFSA to go live. Let’s talk about what’s going on and how this impacts financial aid applications for students nationwide.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 29, 2024

College choices are popping up like flowers this spring, and let’s face it, it can be a bit overwhelming… especially when it comes to picking the right financial aid options. What financial aid path is best for families? But don’t stress! What can parents afford?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Be Prepared for a Fast Financial Aid Application Cycle It’s a well known fact that the “early bird gets the worm” and as I’ve talked about often on the blog, the earlier you submit your financial aid paperwork, the better chance you have of more funding for college. What Does It Mean for the FAFSA This Year?

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

APRIL 1, 2024

Missouri State News Missouri State Extends FAFSA Deadline Missouri State is extending the financial aid priority deadline from April 1 to May 1. This gives students more time to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form.

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The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Completion Grants: Innovative Financial Aid for Today's Students. Student Aid. The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) was honored to partner with The Chronicle of Higher Education for its September 29, 2022 panel discussion on innovative financial aid for today's students. Thu, 11/03/2022 - 06:00. Graduation.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

One of the biggest myths about financial aid is that you shouldn’t apply if your family makes too much money. But the reality is that there are no income limits with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); any eligible student can fill out the FAFSA to see if they qualify for aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 3, 2023

What We Know About the New FAFSA and Financial Aid Offers As a result of the FAFSA Simplification Act in 2020, the FAFSA has been updated to help millions of students and families maximize their financial aid for college. Families must consent to be able to receive financial aid.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on Oct. Instead of waiting until a FAFSA deadline approaches, it’s a better idea to submit this important form as close to Oct. If you apply early, not only will you meet all the various FAFSA deadlines, but you might also get more financial aid for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

How Finding Money for College Is Now Easier Than Ever For the last 40+ years, students and families have been frustrated by the process of filing the FAFSA. Many families often decide to skip the entire process together, even though it’s necessary to file in order to receive financial aid.

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Blogs How enrollment leaders should navigate the new FAFSA processing delay Like all of us, you've probably been closely tracking the progress of the new FAFSA form this year: in particular, how the Department of Education is planning to roll it out to students, families, and institutions. (If Thanks for your patience.”

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 1, 2022

When do you need to file your FAFSA for this year? 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens. June 30: FAFSA deadline. When is the FAFSA deadline? School year FAFSA opens FAFSA deadline. When does FAFSA open? The FAFSA opens up every year on Oct. Recurring dates: Oct.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 26, 2024

From admission applications to financial aid forms, staying organized and aware of key dates is crucial when you’re applying for college. Admission Application Deadlines I’ve mentioned these application deadlines in previous blogs this month, but they’re worth repeating! Read more tips about completing the CSS Profile here!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 22, 2023

It’s been 40 years since the last major overhaul of the FAFSA application. If you need a reminder, FAFSA is the application every college student should file for financial aid assistance as a freshman and throughout. The post Did the Updates to the 2024-2025 FAFSA Actually Make It Better?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 10, 2023

FAFSA filing season is almost upon us. For the 2024-25 FAFSA, the application will open up in December (it will return to the fall opening next year). This is one piece of the college and financial aid application process that stresses out many families.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 5, 2022

Take a moment to read my blog “ 10 Things You Have To Do Before Going Off To College ” to really get a good plan together as you make visits. We also recommend that you attempt to meet with the financial aid office. Contact our office for a complimentary review of your financial aid options.

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COE

JANUARY 8, 2024

COE Empowers TRIO Community with Exclusive “Better FAFSA” Support Series January 8, 2024 — by Nicole Norfles January brings a revolutionary development – the release of the Better FAFSA. COE invites its members to attend an exclusive, three-part series, “Working with the 2024 Better FAFSA.” Register here.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 5, 2024

Read one of my blogs here! Applications will begin opening for financial aid and the colleges, so take the time to review them all with your family. Sit down with your parents or guardians and complete the FAFSA and, if necessary for your schools, the CSS Profile. Curious about what to do during campus visits?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The FAFSA is coming. For the 2024-2025 application cycle, the FAFSA will be released in December. If you’re attending college in the fall of 2024, then you’ll likely need to complete the FAFSA this winter. The post Everything You Need to Complete Your 2024-2025 FAFSA appeared first on CFAA.

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Student Research Foundation

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The National Merit Scholarship Program, by requiring a test score from standardized testing, is just one notable instance where test-taking and financial aid are hardwired together. In addition, most colleges and universities use SAT and ACT scores to identify college students who will receive financial aid.

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College Aid Services

MAY 8, 2024

In a Dear Colleague letter, The Department of Education has shared a slew of resources to its YouTube channel on its on its 2024-25 FAFSA Fast News Blog to help students and contributors make corrections to their applications.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 1, 2024

Many families often forgo saving money from the start in the hopes that financial aid will provide them great options. I see families complete the FAFSA with great expectations but they’re often disappointed when they don’t qualify for as much aid as they’d hoped. See them on the blog today!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 3, 2024

Embracing New Beginnings: Seek Guidance : Transitioning from high school to college can be daunting, especially when it comes to navigating the complexities of financial aid and budgets! Don’t hesitate to seek guidance from school counselors, financial aid advisors, and other trusted sources who can provide insight and support.

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Moneyman

OCTOBER 19, 2020

And as part of that process, being available for presentations and other speaking opportunities about Financial Aid and the FAFSA. If you want a presentation on the entire Financial Aid Process, you may want to check out a presentation moneyman did on the process for Orange County Public Schools here.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 11, 2023

Each year, high school students applying to college and college students currently enrolled in courses must fill out their Free Application for Federal Student aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the federal form that collects your family’s income and tax information. That information is then used.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Divorced or Separated Parents Must File a Non-Custodial CSS Profile for Financial Aid This fall, if you’re the parent of a rising senior or college age student, you may find yourself filing forms like the FAFSA and completing a CSS Profile. The FAFSA does not require this additional paperwork.

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HEAG

MAY 3, 2024

Resources Word In Wooden Cube In this blog post, we provide an overview of the changes financial aid offices face while processing financial aid for the 2024-2025 award year and tools that can help your institution. Below is a brief … Read more ».

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The post How to Prep for the 2024-2025 FAFSA This Fall appeared first on CFAA. For high school seniors, the fall also marks the beginning of college application season. As we all know, time moves faster once all of the activities and classes begin. Now is the best time.

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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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