College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2023

These are the top 10 things to consider when applying for college financial aid as a divorced parent and provide insights to help you make informed decisions. Our office gets many questions on college financial aid, FAFSA, and divorced parents advice 2023.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2024

This year, helping her high school seniors through the newly simplified FAFSA application process has been more stressful than simple. When you have students applying to early action or early decision trying to finalize where they’re gonna go—for a lot of our students, that financial need is really important.”

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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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

If your family is navigating the financial aid process, the timing of your application can impact your financial aid strategy, too. You will still receive your financial aid package along with your acceptance decision. But you’re not required to make a decision on financial aid immediately.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

As the gateway to federal financial aid for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial step for students and their families in securing funding for higher education. This year, in particular, has presented many students for families seeking aid for college.

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College Aid Consulting Services

APRIL 20, 2022

It’s time to talk college financial aid awards 2022-2023. The bulk of college financial aid awards have arrived now for our students that will be attending college in the 2022-2023 year. If you would like one of our staff to review your awards letters and information that was submitted, please contact our office.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Wading through the world of financial aid can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re met with acronyms like SAI, SAR, and FAFSA. Whether you’re applying to college or the parent of a soon-to-be-college student, understanding these terms is key to getting the financial support you need for college. What Is SAR?

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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. Usually this indicates they don’t have all of the information they need.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 2, 2024

Update 8/1/24: Following its July 24th update, Federal Student Aid has clarified its guidance on resolving conflicting information for applicants or contributors that have FTI data and manually indicated that they did not file a U.S. tax return for 2022.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2023

Discover our Top 10 FAFSA Tips for Divorced Parents in 2024—expert guidance tailored for navigating college financial aid. These insights stem from frequent inquiries and our seasoned experience in aiding divorced parents with the FAFSA.

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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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

If you’re looking to gain admission to your dream school without the added pressure of figuring out your financial aid package right away, Early Action might be the perfect choice for you. If you’re applying to schools that offer need-based financial aid, early action gives you time to weigh your options.

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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. Let’s look at how to best prepare for and complete financial aid applications.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How the FAFSA is Making Financial Aid More Accessible to Families Nationwide In the last year and a half, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – or FAFSA – has undergone major changes to make the application easier to complete for students nationwide. Who should file the FAFSA?

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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. High school seniors could lose out on thousands of dollars as a result. Two states, Minnesota and Texas, have moved their financial aid deadlines backwards to give students more time.

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College Aid Services

JUNE 18, 2024

FSA has released an electronic announcement to clarify how issues discovered during the 2024-25 FAFSA rollout would be treated in terms of conflicting information and the appropriate steps that Financial Aid offices should take.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Completing the FAFSA is one of the first steps that students and families must complete to start their journey to college. Last year, the FAFSA underwent some big changes and now, there’s a few more that families should know about before beginning to file their FAFSA. You can read more about the Student Aid Index here !

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The world of financial aid can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the way that students qualify for federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Filing the FAFSA 101: In the past, the FAFSA was available in the fall.

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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.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 22, 2024

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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 7, 2024

As students prepare for the exciting journey of attending college, one of the most important steps you’ll take is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. How to Apply for FAFSA Before you dive into the FAFSA, gather all the necessary documents. Let’s break down how to get started!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 12, 2024

Navigating the college admission and financial aid process can be overwhelming, especially with numerous deadlines to keep track of. From financial aid to the needs of several schools’ admission applications, there’s a lot to pay attention to. Financial aid applications have their own application due dates.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 12, 2024

I created this CSS Profile: A Comprehensive Guide as a financial aid consultant with over 34 years of experience to help you. I have dedicated my career to helping families navigate the complex world of college financial aid. My goal is to ensure that your child receives the maximum financial aid possible.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 1, 2024

The Department of Education announced the creation of FAFSA Fast News: an online blog dedicated to connecting federal officials and financial aid professionals about all things related to the new FAFSA application.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2024

million Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ® ) forms have been successfully submitted since the 2024-25 redesigned application went live Dec. The data come a few weeks after ED announced more than one million FAFSA forms had been submitted and the form were accessible 24/7. More than 3.1 Department of Education.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 1, 2024

The Department of Education announced the creation of FAFSA Fast News: an online blog dedicated to connecting federal officials and financial aid professionals about all things related to the new FAFSA application.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 26, 2023

Many people that inquire about our Financial Aid advisor services want to know what are the responsibilities of a FAFSA preparer? The FAFSA form determines a student’s eligibility for federal grants, loans, and work-study programs. Preparing and submitting the FAFSA form on behalf of the student or family.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 21, 2024

There’s paperwork to submit, essays to write, and financial aid applications to send in. The most important financial document that students will file with their families this fall is the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Why Do I Have to File the FAFSA? You can add up to 10!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 1, 2024

The finish line for the financial process is close, too. To wrap up your financial aid journey, here’s a few things I recommend for the class of 2024… Make sure the FAFSA has your 2023 tax info: April 15 is almost here and you should definitely have completed your 2023 taxes by now.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Update Your Financial Aid Application to Reflect Your Current Income One of the most important steps in applying to college is completing the FAFSA, which will open in December. That means on the 2024-2025 FAFSA, numbers will be gathered from your 2022 tax return. If it is incorrect, you will have to change it.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

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. Start with FAFSA If you are not yet familiar with the term FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), now’s the perfect time to learn about it all!

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Student Research Foundation

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

If you are advising a student who needs help paying for college, remember that the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is something that you should file. There is no fee for filling out and submitting the FAFSA online. When Should You File the FAFSA? What Documentation Do You Need When Filing the FAFSA?

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 10, 2023

Navigating financial aid can be confusing and overwhelming for students and their families, especially for those who are new to the process. Here are a few things you might not know about financial aid that could help you navigate the process more effectively. Financial aid can come from many sources.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For financial aid applicants who reside in U.S. territories, FSA has released additional guidance about how to properly report income and tax information on the FAFSA for the 2024-2025 academic year. Review the helpful information below to learn more. Territory Residents first appeared on College Aid Services.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JUNE 8, 2022

Here is an update on the FAFSA Changes For 2024-25. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will see the majority of changes starting in the 2024-25 academic year and not in the 2023-24 year that was originally planned. However, the new FAFSA application will be released on Oct 1, 2022.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A proposed federal financial aid policy could change the lives of postsecondary students, particularly Black and Latinx students, by allowing them to spend less out-of-pocket for their degrees and prevent the accumulation of student debt, which remains financially crippling for many graduates.

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