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Financial Aid Displacement: What Families and Scholarship Providers Should Know

Scholarship America

Updated January 2023 Students and their families are often surprised to realize some colleges reduce their financial aid packages when the student earns private scholarship dollars—a practice called financial aid displacement or award displacement. Here’s a look at recent developments.

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Answering Private K-12 Financial Aid Formula FAQs

School & Student Services by Community Brands

According to recent data from the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), roughly one-quarter of students at private day schools received some amount of financial aid over the course of the 2022-23 school year. Let’s look at how to best prepare for and complete financial aid applications.

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3 Must-Ask Questions for the Financial Aid Director: Unlocking Financial Aid Wisdom

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

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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Deciding on Financial Aid Offers: Do You Really Need All Those Loans?

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Receiving a financial aid offer can be both exciting and overwhelming for college-bound students and their families. While grants and scholarships provide much-needed assistance, loans often make up a significant portion of the aid package. Spots for the 2025-2026 school year are open and are going quickly.

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College Financial Aid Glossary: Common Terms and Their Meanings that Students and Parents Should Know

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Navigating the financial aid process as a college student or first time college parent can feel mind-boggling, especially with the numerous terms and acronyms thrown around. Almost every financial aid application or letter will have at least one of these acronyms so it’s important to start recognizing them.

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Enhancing Family Experiences Through Financial Aid: Solutions and Strategies for Private K-12 Schools

School & Student Services by Community Brands

The National Association of Independent Schools found over the course of the 2022-23 school year that 43 percent of students at boarding schools received financial aid , and at day schools that number was 24 percent. Expanding eligible financial aid for expenses beyond tuition, such as extracurricular activities, books, and supplies.

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Making Sense of Your Financial Aid Award Offer

Scholarship America

By Annie Berge for Scholarship America Congratulations! You’ve received all your financial aid award letters, but there’s no standard template for financial aid award letters, and comparing offers can be a huge challenge. You’ve been accepted to college and you have a big decision ahead of you.