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

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

If your family is navigating the financial aid process, the timing of your application can impact your financial aid strategy, too. You will still receive your financial aid package along with your acceptance decision. But you’re not required to make a decision on financial aid immediately.

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How Does Early Decision Affect Financial Aid?

Student Loan Hero

This binding agreement could be a problem for students needing financial aid. For starters, ED prevents you from comparing financial aid packages from multiple schools. Here are the basics about early decision, financial aid and how to determine if ED is right for you. Is early decision worth it?

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Completion Grants: Innovative Financial Aid for Today's Students

The University Innovation Alliance

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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What You Need to Gather for Financial Aid Applications

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

The post What You Need to Gather for Financial Aid Applications appeared first on CFAA. The 2024-2025 FAFSA will be opening this December, instead of October (like usual). But we’re still encouraging families and students to start their prep work now! Many state and.

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Questions to Ask Financial Aid Offices During College Visits

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

During these visits, The post Questions to Ask Financial Aid Offices During College Visits appeared first on CFAA. College visits are the best way to truly understand the vibe of each school. It’s also a great time to have your questions answered.

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How to Prepare Your Rising Senior for Financial Aid Deadlines

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

The post How to Prepare Your Rising Senior for Financial Aid Deadlines appeared first on CFAA. Seniors are moving up to college after graduation, and high school juniors become seniors for the fall. The transition from high school junior to senior is full of many changes. There’s so much to.

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Admissions and Financial Aid Deadlines

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

October is the beginning of the financial aid season, but when does it end? There are two main types of deadlines families have to keep in mind: admissions and financial aid. The post Admissions and Financial Aid Deadlines appeared first on CFAA. These intertwine with each.