College Aid Services

JULY 30, 2024

The Department of Education has provided updated guidance on the use of FAFSA data for identifying students who may be eligible for means-tested benefits. Initially designated under Section 483(a)(3)(E) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, this provision allowed institutions to utilize FAFSA data for outreach purposes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Department of Education (ED) announced additional steps to facilitate submitting the 2024–25 FAFSA form. Last week, ED announced $50 million in funding for personnel and resources, including technical assistance and support, deployed to support institutions, students and their families with Better FAFSA®. On Monday, the U.S.

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College Planners of America

MAY 13, 2023

The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) integrates major changes in the way students will apply for Federal student aid. Education Department (ED), these changes will help students by enabling a better and simpler FAFSA experience. According to the U.S.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2023

Three years ago, Congress enacted long-overdue reforms in the passage of the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2020, which substantially improves Federal student aid process. Education Department ( ED ) was to complete the changes to the FAFSA system mandated by the Act in time for the 2022-23 award year (college admissions cycle).

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