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Potential Processing Delays for Financial Aid Due to Calculation Error

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Education Department (ED) said it has discovered a calculation error in student financial aid applications sent to colleges this month and will need to reprocess them, potentially continuing delays for college applications. The guide will be updated regularly through April 2024.

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FSA Revamps Identity Verification Process, Expands Accepted Document List

College Aid Services

The most significant updates to the process include a temporary pause in manual identity document submission through IDVerification@ed.gov… More FSA Revamps Identity Verification Process, Expands Accepted Document List The post FSA Revamps Identity Verification Process, Expands Accepted Document List first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Navigating Financial Aid at the 20 Most Searched Colleges and Universities

College Aid Consulting Services

Navigating Financial Aid at the 20 Most Searched Colleges and Universities. Choosing a college is a significant decision, and understanding the financial aid options available can be just as crucial as selecting a major. Financial aid here is comprehensive, offering scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities.

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Report: Community Colleges Are Leaving Millions in Medicaid Funding on the Table

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For more than a decade Ive documented the clear need for community colleges to offer basic needs and related health services, said Goldrick-Rab, who is also a columnist for Diverse. Ironically, thats the same challenge students face when accessing other funding like financial aid and SNAP, said Goldrick-Rab.

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Power Your Financial Aid Using A Financial Aid Assistant Program

School & Student Services by Community Brands

As demand rises, so does the need for a streamlined and transparent financial aid processmaking it essential for private and independent schools to efficiently manage applications, reviews, and awards. Thats where the Financial Aid Assistant (FAA) program by School and Student Services (SSS) comes in.

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Financial Aid, Reimagined Recap: SSS + TaxStatus Webinar

School & Student Services by Community Brands

In todays ever-evolving enrollment landscape, financial aid professionals are being asked to do more with lessprovide equitable access, protect institutional integrity, streamline complex processes, and support families in real time. Its a tall order. This wasnt just another product updateit was a strategic leap forward.

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How to Ask for More College Financial Aid (And Why You Should)

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

But what if I told you that you might have more financial aid options than you realize? Many students don’t realize that asking for more financial aid is a legitimate strategy that can potentially lighten the cost of paying for school. Be Specific About Your Needs: Explain exactly why you need additional aid.