School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 25, 2025

Providing tuition assistance to families requires a balance of financial responsibility, mission alignment, and a deep understanding of each household’s unique circumstances. Financial aid officers are at the heart of this process, ensuring that families receive the support they need while schools remain financially sustainable.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 24, 2025

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. Here’s why you should consider reaching out to a college financial aid office for more funding and how to approach the process!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Reach Out to the Financial Aid Office Once youve determined that you need additional aid, reach out to your schools financial aid office. Dont wait for them to come to youproactively contacting them shows that youre serious about addressing your financial situation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2024

Financial aid offices ought to re-examine their cost of attendance budgets for students living at home and consider the data undergirding their assumptions. For example, NPSAS data show that while 40% of community college students live with their parents, that does not mean they do not incur housing costs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

How much a school, for example, can afford towards carrying out a financial aid program is critical. “Is Is there one financial aid officer who has a very large caseload?” Another concern is how those officers interact with the students who seek help. said Gándara. “Or

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 12, 2024

It is important to check with each college’s financial aid office to determine their specific deadline. 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.

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HEAG

MARCH 6, 2025

Refugee and asylee students face unique challenges in accessing higher education, but financial aid administrators can play a crucial role in supporting them. These students are eligible for federal financial aid, yet navigating the documentation and verification processes can be … Read more .

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

If you spot any mistakes or omissions, dont hesitate to contact the financial aid office to correct them. Contact Your Schools Financial Aid Office If your financial situation has changed since you applied for aid (e.g.,

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HEAG

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, financial aid offices face the crucial task of efficiently managing resources while ensuring students receive the support they need. The key to achieving this balance is transforming your office into a data-driven entity. … Read more ».

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College Aid Consulting Services

OCTOBER 12, 2022

2023–24 Academic Year State Deadlines: Alabama Contact Your Financial Aid Office – Check with your financial aid administrator. June 30, 2023 Alberta Contact Your Financial Aid Office – There is no state (or province) deadline for Alberta. Arizona Contact Your Financial Aid Office.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The guide also recommended pairing completion grants with other resources and supports for students in need, because “participants reported that students who received completion grants were also likely to request emergency aid to remedy acute financial barriers to student success, such as basic needs insecurities and other nonacademic factors.”

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HEAG

MAY 17, 2024

Although the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves as a gateway for millions of students to access critical financial assistance to make their dreams of a higher education accessible, this year’s application rollout has added significant barriers to … Read more ».

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Federal Student Aid notified schools that they will transmit a revised draft of the Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) Completers List by October 27 through their SAIG-TG mailboxes. Financial aid offices will receive the file as a GEFVCMOP message class and have until Jan.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

It provides a variety of financial aid options, including the Pegasus Scholarship program for incoming first-year students. University of California, San Diego (UCSD) UCSD’s financial aid office assists students through grants, loans, and scholarship resources, with an emphasis on supporting low-income students.

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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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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Today, the Department of Education announced that the deadline for Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment Reporting is being extended to January 15, 2025. This announcement provides much needed relief to Financial Aid offices across the country who are already struggling with issues surrounding the the 2024-25 FAFSA.

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College Aid Services

JULY 22, 2024

The latest electronic announcement outlines 2024-25 federal guidelines to determine when a FAFSA applicant qualifies for independent status as a unaccompanied youth who is homeless, self-supporting, or at risk of being homeless.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2023

Non-Custodial Parent Waiver If the non-custodial parent is unwilling to provide their financial information, the custodial parent may be able to request a non-custodial parent waiver from the college’s financial aid office.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 31, 2024

With one month left until December 1, the Department of Education has released a comprehensive list of resources to help financial aid offices to prepare for the launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA application.

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IEFA

JANUARY 7, 2025

Many financial aid options are primarily allocated to graduate studies, making it harder for undergraduate international students to access necessary funds. To navigate these challenges, international students should check with their financial aid offices and explore the range of aid options available.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 5, 2022

Before you head out to meet with admissions officers, take time to plan ahead. We also recommend that you attempt to meet with the financial aid office. Ask questions about filling out the FAFSA and CSS profile, but try and disclose as little about your financial situation as possible. Get ahead of the game now!

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Department of Education has provided important reminders and resources for financial aid offices to ensure that their 22-23 Direct Loan data is submitted by the July 31st deadline.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

FSA has released additional guidance for when and how financial aid offices should reconcile their institution’s federal Pell Grant funding each year; including the the process for internal as well as external reconciliations.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Test ISIRs for the 24-25 FAFSA are now available to financial aid offices and software vendors along with open-source tools to help users integrate this new data into their operating systems.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Happy Financial Aid Awareness Month! Every February we recognize the crucial role that financial aid offices play in higher education and reaffirm our commitment to improving college accessibility.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

Make the Case Early in the Admissions Process: Financial aid information should be introduced early and often during the admissions process. During open houses, school fairs, or introductory webinars, financial aid officers can be present to address questions and highlight your schools commitment to affordability.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 28, 2022

Once on campus, the student should walk into the financial aid office to ask if there are any “in-house” scholarships that they can apply for. If you wish for more tips or information on how to lower college costs, please contact our office for a free consultation to see if our team can help.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

GGC also has two bilingual student success advisors who lead workshops on positive academic mindset and arrange discussions with the financial aid office. The college also has two bilingual peer mentors.

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College Aid Services

MARCH 15, 2024

This electronic notice provides the following reminders for financial aid offices: Institutions can refer to the EDconnect 8.6.1 Building off of their March 12th announcement, the Department of Education has released yet another round of FAFSA-related guidance as it begins to transmit ISIRs for the upcoming academic year.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 10, 2025

Negotiate If Necessary If one school offers you more financial aid than another, or if your financial situation has changed since you first applied, dont be afraid to reach out to the financial aid office.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 8, 2023

While the financial aid office at schools that your student has applied to will be sending information, your family also needs to consider other budget line items that impact how much. One of the most important components of your student’s decision about college is finances.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Receiving Financial Aid Offers After your FAFSA has been processed, each college or university youve applied to will receive your FAFSA data. The schools financial aid office will then use this information to create a financial aid package for you.

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HEAG

JULY 5, 2024

In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of higher education, financial aid managers play a critical role in ensuring students have access to the resources they need to pursue their academic goals. One of the most effective ways to enhance the … Read more ».

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HEAG

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The release of the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been eagerly anticipated, but its roll-out has faced unforeseen issues, impacting students and colleges nationwide. On January 30, 2024, the Department announced that institutions and states will … Read more ».

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HEAG

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Access to higher education is one of the most powerful tools to uplift individuals, families, and entire communities. However, the cost of education can be a significant barrier, especially for underrepresented students who may not be aware of the resources … Read more ».

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 10, 2023

To minimize the possibility of aid displacement, apply for FAFSA early and be in touch with your financial aid office to understand how your scholarships will be applied to your overall aid package. You can appeal your financial aid decision. Financial aid is not usually subject to taxes.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 26, 2023

Communicating with financial aid offices at colleges and universities to ensure that financial aid awards are appropriate based on FAFSA information and to answer any questions that may arise. Providing guidance and support to students and families throughout the financial aid process.

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