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APRIL 5, 2023

A family may use financial aid to cover tuition, as well as education-related expenses, such as books and supplies. There are two main categories of financial aid: need-based and merit-based. Need-based financial aid, such as grants, is awarded based on an assessment of a family’s income and expenses.

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MAY 3, 2024

I’ve shared some important money lessons on the blog before. Explore Financial Aid Options : Take the time to research and explore the various financial aid options available to you, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs when paying for school.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 22, 2024

Find out whether grants and scholarships are renewable, and what the anticipated increase is for next year’s tuition so you can plan ahead. From this amount you can subtract the amount of financial aid most students receive that does not have to be repaid, such as grants and scholarships.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 25, 2024

It’s also a great chance to meet members of the school and subgroups around campus that might be a potential part of your student’s experience there. On the blog, I’ve shared tips about what to ask the financial aid office during campus visits but today, I want to discuss questions that you should ask an admissions office.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Over 80% of full-time, first-time undergraduate students receive financial aid every year for college, so it’s important to really understand the financial aid process. The Department of Education uses the FAFSA to determine students’ eligibility for federal financial aid based on their financial situation.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 3, 2023

As we’ve discussed in previous blogs, the questions about drug convictions and selective service have also been waived. Will the delayed release impact financial aid offers? Understandably, this is the question most students and families are most worried about.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 21, 2024

This is the perfect time to find scholarships and grants to reduce your next year’s college costs. . #4: Take Advantage of Educational Opportunities Summer can also be a time to expand your knowledge and skills through educational programs or workshops. You can also learn more about personal finances from local seminars, webinars, or experts.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

EFC: The Expected Family Contribution will be changed to the Student Aid Index (SAI). Pell Grants: More students will be eligible to receive maximum or partial federal Pell grants. You can learn more about the changes with the SAI here.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 3, 2024

I know that closing the gap between what aid is being offered and what your family can provide can feel tricky. So, here are ten creative ways to cover your students college costs: #1: Apply for Scholarships and Grants Start by researching scholarships and grants offered by various organizations, institutions, and even local businesses.

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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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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. Specifically, we weren’t educated on how to repay them.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 15, 2024

Then subtract out the grants and scholarships from individual schools, along with any scholarships you won on your own, for a bottom line net cost figure. See if any schools are expecting you to participate in a work-study program that will provide money within their aid package.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Be sure you know how much of each financial aid offer comes. You’re likely to see scholarships and grants you will not have to repay, and student loans that you will have to repay. Make one last effort at increasing financial aid Remember, the colleges are looking at financial aid information from the last year.

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide May 31, 2024 — by Terrance L. Wolanin established the program in memory of Dr. Wolanin, who championed student financial aid and college access. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

Differences between scholarships and grants. Scholarships and grants are both types of financial aid that can help you pay for college. The main difference between the two is that scholarships are typically based on academic achievement or athletic ability, while grants are usually need-based.

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