CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Higher education becomes even more expensive when students receive their financial aid offers – and theyre smaller than everyone hoped. Heres 6 things you can do when your college financial aid falls short of expectations: 1. This can free up funds for other areas of your education.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For many, financial aid is crucial to making higher education accessible. But sometimes, the aid you initially receive may not fully meet your needs, or unexpected circumstances might affect your ability to pay. Review Your Financial Aid Package Thoroughly Review your current financial aid package carefully.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 7, 2025

It’s the next big step in your educational journey, but theres one big thing that might cause some stress for you and your family: how to afford it. College costs can quickly add up, and without proper planning, it can feel like a financial mountain to climb. What is Financial Aid?

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College Aid Services

MARCH 17, 2025

The outage is scheduled to occur from midnight to 11 a.m. Eastern time (ET) on Sunday, March 23, 2025 Users will not have access to COD… More COD System Implementation for 2025-26 Outage Scheduled for March 23rd The post COD System Implementation for 2025-26 Outage Scheduled for March 23rd first appeared on College Aid Services.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Transfer students and their families often face unique financial challenges, especially when transitioning to a new school mid-year. To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information. Families also desire timely updates on their financial aid status.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

One of the biggest questions students and families face is how to pay for higher education. The good news is that financial aid is available to help make college more affordable. Heres a guide to understanding financial aid and what you can do now to prepare for the future. What is Financial Aid?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

The transfer journey is not how many envision it in policy circles, and higher education and policy leaders should move beyond their narrow view of the process. These learners often cannot use their financial aid to take courses at another college. The following fall, nearly 200 Jarvis students took such courses.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Originally scheduled for release in August, Federal Student Aid announced yesterday that batch corrections will not be available for the 2024-25 FAFSA. This surprising announcement places a significant burden on Financial Aid Administrators and may cause further delays in granting aid to students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Approximately 300,000 undergraduate student parents are currently enrolled at institutions of higher education in the state of California. While pursuing their education, they grapple with a number of challenges in a higher education system that has historically overlooked their needs and experiences, according to the report.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Higher education leaders and states can take a number of additional steps to bolster academic success, reenrollment, and degree completion for students who started college but never finished. Online courses and programs were both praised by comebackers and suggested by the report’s authors for the flexibility in scheduling that they provide.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2024

The program pairs prospective students with trained advisers who help them navigate the enrollment process, choose an academic program, and create a class schedule that accommodates their other obligations such as employment and caregiving. Its advisers also support students through the financial aid process and the FAFSA application. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Even when the federal government tries to streamline financial aid, things wind up becoming more complicated. But the complexity of enacting the changes for an underfunded, overburdened Department of Education means that the release date for the new form has been pushed to December 1 from the beginning of October.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 18, 2024

She explained that parenting students often need flexibility with class schedules, childcare resources, and child-friendly spaces on campus. These figures show the growing need for comprehensive support services tailored to student parents, who often struggle with managing childcare, financial burdens, and academic demands.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2023

college enrollment is a lingering concern for both educators and policy makers. At least some of the enrollment loss is due to misinformation and misconceptions about the relationship between employment and educational attainment. The post-pandemic decline in U.S. Dr. George R. attend them. attend them.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 13, 2025

As a financial aid expert, I know how much planning and dedication goes into preparing for college. But remember: early rejection doesnt mean the end of your educational journey. Your educational journey is uniquely yoursdont let a single rejection define the entire experience.

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College Aid Services

JUNE 25, 2024

As a reminder to institutions, the Department of Education will implement updates to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System to support a new Extensible Markup Language (XML) Schema. Campus-Based XML Schema Version 1.0b Campus-Based XML Schema Version 1.0b

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College Aid Services

JUNE 24, 2024

In addition to manually entering FPP data, this session will include step by step instructions on performing professional judgements or dependency overrides when federal tax… More » 2024-25 FAFSA Partner Portal Webinar Scheduled for June 28th The post 2024-25 FAFSA Partner Portal Webinar Scheduled for June 28th first appeared on College Aid Services. (..)

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 30, 2024

If you’re planning on attending college and need financial aid, then filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ) is an essential step. But its not just about submitting the FAFSA you need to be aware of the deadlines to make sure you dont miss out on the financial assistance you need.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 2, 2024

High school seniors who are ready to unlock financial aid and take the next step toward your education, it’s time to file your FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is one of the most important tasks you’ll need to tackle as you prepare for college.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 18, 2024

The outage is scheduled to occur between 11 p.m. In addition, users will… More » COD Implementation for 2024–25, Outage Scheduled for April 20th The post COD Implementation for 2024–25, Outage Scheduled for April 20th first appeared on College Aid Services. ET on April 20, 2024 and 11 a.m. ET on April 21, 2024.

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College Aid Services

MAY 1, 2024

While individuals without an SSN can temporarily access the application, they must still manually enter tax information and students must verify… More » Contributors Without SSNs Gain FAFSA Access, Webinar Training Scheduled for May 3 The post Contributors Without SSNs Gain FAFSA Access, Webinar Training Scheduled for May 3 first appeared on (..)

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College Aid Services

APRIL 2, 2024

The Department of Education announced on Friday that approximately 20% of 2024-25 FAFSA applications were affected by the transmission of inconsistent tax data provided on the Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs).

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

By: Pearl Lo and Kim Dancy Understanding the experiences and backgrounds of today’s college students is a crucial step in addressing inequitable outcomes, tailoring support services, and allocating resources in ways that shape a higher education system that works for every student.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 17, 2024

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. Every dollar you can secure through non-loan sources reduces your future debt burden.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Financial aid forms may seem overwhelming, but they’re your ticket to unlocking the financial support you need. For high school juniors and seniors, now is the perfect time to dive into financial aid terms – and build a better understanding of them all. But, that’s why I’m here at CFAA! The good news?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

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. For Families Schools work hard to help families manage the tuition costs for a student’s education.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

February is one of my favorite months of the year because it’s National Financial Aid Awareness Month. Throughout this month, all of us in the higher education community make an extra effort to provide even more information about how to use and access financial aid for college. for financial aid.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 11, 2024

The records will include a field value called the “SAI Impact Indicator,” … More » Details of the forthcoming school-specific FAFSA data file being sent; Webinar scheduled for April 12 for Q&A The post Details of the forthcoming school-specific FAFSA data file being sent; Webinar scheduled for April 12 for Q&A first appeared (..)

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College Aid Services

JULY 31, 2024

Originally scheduled for release in August, Federal Student Aid announced yesterday that batch corrections will not be available for the 2024-25 FAFSA. This surprising announcement places a significant burden on Financial Aid Administrators and may cause further delays in granting aid to students.

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 9, 2025

Adjusting your schedule and extracurriculars along the way is perfectly normal. When researching, consider each schools financial aid policies to understand what you can afford. As you think about cost, research the financial aid processes at the schools on your list. Thats okay! Are the ACT and SAT going away?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Private K-12 schools continue to make education accessible to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. By offering strong financial aid programs, they foster more equitable and diverse learning environments.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 15, 2024

Financial aid packages are arriving with acceptance letters – and these students get to start figuring out what their next four years are going to look like. Check out these tips to figure out which financial aid package is the real winner! This time of year is so exciting for high school seniors!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Why You Should Respond to Financial Aid Verification Requests Quickly Throughout the college admissions and financial aid application season, one of the most worrying emails you can receive is a request for more information. Don’t get upset This is a normal part of the financial aid process.

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Counselors' Corner

APRIL 23, 2025

The same is true for financial aid packages; on student picked a school just because they gave him a $600 grant and called it an honors scholarship. SO much for the education you had hoped for. That makes the school a little less expensive but does it make it right for you?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

There’s an application process and forms you need to file to pay for your college education. Whether your family is paying for part of your college degree, or you’re covering it all yourself, there’s a good chance you’ll need to rely on financial aid. Finally, don’t make assumptions that you won’t qualify for any aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The world of financial aid for college can feel overwhelming. Two of the most important forms you’ll encounter are the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the CSS Profile. These forms are essential for both high school students entering college and current college students seeking financial aid.

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