College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 12, 2024

FAFSA Deadline: The FAFSA deadline (Federal) is June 30 th 2025. However, it is recommended to submit the FAFSA by the college’s deadline to ensure that your child is considered for the maximum amount of financial aid. Key Deadlines and Important Dates: CSS Profile Deadline: The CSS Profile deadline varies by college.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here, we’ll dive into what interest in these schools could mean for students seeking financial aid and how working with a financial aid advisor on your FAFSA and/or CSS Profile could be your ticket to unlocking more funding opportunities. Negotiate Aid Offers: Learn the art of financial aid appeals to potentially secure more funding.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Mitra, vice president of student affairs & enrollment management at Queensborough Community College When asked if the FAFSA impacted freshman enrollment, Shapiro said the data doesn’t address that issue. Dr. Larry Hlavenka Jr., The community college often fits those needs and at a better price.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Federal Student Aid has updated the draft 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical and processing information for the 2024–25 award year. What changed?

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 13, 2023

On Friday, Federal Student Aid posted an update to the draft 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide.

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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. Update on November 8, 2024: The Department previously indicated that the batch… More » FSA to Roll Out 2024-25 and 2025-26 FAFSA Batch Corrections by Early 2025 (Nov.

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College Aid Services

JULY 14, 2023

Federal Student Aid’s Better FAFSA Better Future Webinar Series which commenced on June 6 has postponed the final and most anticipated session of the series. Originally scheduled for July 25th, the 2024–25 FAFSA® Demonstration webinar will now be held on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on Oct. Instead of waiting until a FAFSA deadline approaches, it’s a better idea to submit this important form as close to Oct. If you apply early, not only will you meet all the various FAFSA deadlines, but you might also get more financial aid for college. FAFSA FAQs.

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Counselors' Corner

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The old FAFSA had more questions than many income tax forms, and even though I was rooting for the updated version that consisted of two questions (“What’s the income of your household? You can imagine our, um, surprise when the weeks before Thanksgiving brought the announcement there’s a very good chance FAFSA will roll out December 31.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The FAFSA is an important part of the college application process, but it can feel a little bit larger than life if youve never completed the paperwork. However, by not submitting the FAFSA, families and students are missing out on potential aid to help pay for school! Myth: FAFSA is Only for Federal Aid. Best of luck!

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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. How to do it: Go to fsaid.ed.gov to create your ID.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 1, 2022

When do you need to file your FAFSA for this year? 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens. June 30: FAFSA deadline. When is the FAFSA deadline? School year FAFSA opens FAFSA deadline. When does FAFSA open? The FAFSA opens up every year on Oct. Key dates to be aware of: Dec.

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College Aid Consulting Services

MARCH 9, 2023

That’s why it’s crucial to work with an FAFSA advisor, who can help navigate the process of financial aid assistance. Utilizing a financial aid consultant is especially important for students from divorced families, who may face additional challenges when filling out the FAFSA.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 9, 2024

For students preparing to apply for financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial part of the process. With recent changes to the FAFSA process, it’s important to stay informed about whats going on. Heres a breakdown of the top 5 changes to the FAFSA this year that you should know about: 1.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Several times, Tajrian asked to meet with Alexander, and despite his busy schedule he made time for her. What things I should be preparing myself for, and honestly it was a lot of emotional support as well.” He’s very open to meeting with students,” she says. “He He would counsel me and reassure me.”

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Federal Student Aid has released volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical information for the 2025-26 award year and are only available as PDF documents at this time.

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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

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. The earlier you complete your FAFSA, the better your chances of receiving aid, as many programs are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

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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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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. This includes federal loans, grants, and work study programs.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the means by which students obtain their fair share of the billions of dollars in Federal, state, and college financial aid to help defray the cost of college. The problems affecting the current admissions cycle began when the 2024-25 FAFSA was late.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the means by which students obtain their fair share of the billions of dollars in Federal, state, and college financial aid to help defray the cost of college. The problems affecting the current admissions cycle began when the 2024-25 FAFSA was late.

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COE

JANUARY 8, 2024

COE Empowers TRIO Community with Exclusive “Better FAFSA” Support Series January 8, 2024 — by Nicole Norfles January brings a revolutionary development – the release of the Better FAFSA. COE invites its members to attend an exclusive, three-part series, “Working with the 2024 Better FAFSA.” Register here.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The most important financial document that students will file with their families this fall is the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. For the 2025-2026 application cycle, the FAFSA will come online in December. Why Do I Have to File the FAFSA? This will give you access to the online FAFSA application.

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College Planners of America

JANUARY 3, 2024

The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available through a soft launch by the Federal Student Aid (FSA) office of the U.S. The FSA released the following announcement on December 31, 2023: “During the soft launch, the FAFSA form will be available while we monitor site performance and form functionality.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 9, 2024

A Soft Launch of This Year’s Financial Aid Application is Causing Frustration For months, parents, students, and financial aid experts alike have been waiting for the 2024-2025 FAFSA to go live. The Education Department opened the FAFSA this month – in a soft launch that’s causing confusion and frustration for applicants.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Updates to the FAFSA Have Delayed College Financial Aid for Millions The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has undergone some major updates for the 2024-2025 application cycle. Unfortunately, many families and students are wondering exactly where the FAFSA is. When is the FAFSA due? Still Want More Help?

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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. However, completing the FAFSA can often feel like navigating a maze, with complex forms and important deadlines to contend with.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

How Finding Money for College Is Now Easier Than Ever For the last 40+ years, students and families have been frustrated by the process of filing the FAFSA. The hope, of course, is that all these changes will motivate more families to file a FAFSA and qualify for federal financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Two of the most important forms you’ll encounter are the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the CSS Profile. They help determine how much money you can get to pay for school – so don’t slack on filling the FAFSA out (and the CSS Profile if your schools request it!).

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

But, in a year where the FAFSA is being delayed (because of some great changes that are happening!), 2024-2025 FAFSA Updates For the 2024-2025 college application cycle, the FAFSA will be open to students and family by December 31, 2023. This is almost 3 months later than the FAFSA timelines have been in previous years.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 3, 2023

What We Know About the New FAFSA and Financial Aid Offers As a result of the FAFSA Simplification Act in 2020, the FAFSA has been updated to help millions of students and families maximize their financial aid for college. Are there any format updates to the FAFSA? Families must consent to be able to receive financial aid.

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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? How do I prepare for the FAFSA?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Here is what to do if you receive a request for verification for your FAFSA: Stay alert Review your Student Aid Report, check your email, and visit college portals regularly to find out if your application has been selected for verification. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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Counselors' Corner

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Class schedule Students need to stay challenged senior year, and colleges care about rigor. Make sure their schedule does both. Point out the timeline for FAFSA, and talk about scholarship sites although Im not a big fan of them. You like them, sure but they cant stay. Whats going to make a great senior year?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Recruitment materials, campus tours, and FAFSA open houses are bilingual as are several members of the student affairs staff. Intentional course scheduling has played a role in student success. Partnering with high schools that serve predominantly Latino students reinforces accessibility.

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