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The 2024-2025 FAFSA is Live – Or Is It?

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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. What’s really going on with the FAFSA? See more about those updates in one of our latest blogs here.

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How the Delayed Release of the FAFSA Will Impact College Funding

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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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Changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA Have Made Filing for College Money Easier

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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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College Financial Aid Forms Decoded: Understanding What These Terms Mean

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

The FAFSA: Your First Step to Financial Aid The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your starting point. Filling out the FAFSA is easier than ever with online tools that guide you step by step. Just remember: the earlier you submit, the better your chances of getting the most aid.

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Early Action vs. Regular Decision: Which Is Best for Your Financial Aid Strategy for College?

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

In fact, some colleges may allocate the majority of their available financial aid funds to Regular Decision applicants. This is particularly true at schools where aid is not awarded on a rolling basis. Need-Based Aid and FAFSA Timing Need-based financial aid is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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Top Resources for National Financial Aid Awareness Month

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Here’s just some of the recent blogs about college financial aid that I recommend: The Beginner’s Guide to Financial Aid : Get the most out of your financial aid application by learning more about how the process works. All Things FAFSA: FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

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How to Plan Your College Admission and Financial Aid Journey: Tips for Application Deadlines

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Financial aid is often handed out on a first come, first serve basis. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) : In a normal year, the FAFSA will open on October 1st. All schools will require you to file the FAFSA. CSS Profile: Some colleges require this in addition to the FAFSA.