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Report: Parents of Prospective College Students Worry about Cost and Safety

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The parents surveyed came from EAB’s database. Problems related to the rollout of the new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) impacted the responses of parents. Fifty-two percent of families reported problems submitting the FAFSA. Lower-income families especially appreciate early communication. “In

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Appealing Financial Aid Awards – Part 1

College Planners of America

Colleges use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, to determine how much financial aid an applicant is eligible to receive. The FAFSA includes tax information from the “prior-prior” year. Disability of the student since the FAFSA was filed. Job loss or substantial decrease in income.

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The New FAFSA Continues to Vex Students

College Planners of America

” The development and rollout of the “Better FAFSA” by the U.S. In a normal year, the FAFSA goes online on October1. This year, the ED’s revision of the FAFSA form has caused extensive problems for colleges. The data that the IRS contributed to the FAFSA process were inconsistent. How Did This Happen?

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The New FAFSA Continues to Vex Students

College Planners of America

” The development and rollout of the “Better FAFSA” by the U.S. In a normal year, the FAFSA goes online on October1. This year, the ED’s revision of the FAFSA form has caused extensive problems for colleges. The data that the IRS contributed to the FAFSA process were inconsistent. How Did This Happen?

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