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Navigating Financial Aid at the 20 Most Searched Colleges and Universities

College Aid Consulting Services

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. Aid packages typically include federal, state, and institutional funds.

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Time for Action on Off-Campus Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In Florida, the Southern Scholarship Foundation runs rent-free cooperative living houses supporting students from a diverse array of colleges and universities across the state. Financial aid offices ought to re-examine their cost of attendance budgets for students living at home and consider the data undergirding their assumptions.

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

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

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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The Big Questions About Scholarship Taxability

Scholarship America

Updated May 2023 Students who receive financial aid may have an unexpected bill to pay—a tax bill. While most scholarship awards are not taxed, there are a number or circumstances in which they can be, and many students and parents may not know the details. Is my private scholarship subject to taxing?

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Navigating the CSS Profile: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

College Aid Consulting Services

Additionally, some colleges use the CSS Profile to determine a student’s eligibility for merit-based scholarships. It is important to check with each college’s financial aid office to determine their specific deadline. FAFSA Deadline: The FAFSA deadline (Federal) is June 30 th 2025.

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FAFSA and Divorced Parents Advice 2023

College Aid Consulting Services

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. These scholarships may be offered by colleges, private organizations, or community groups.

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How to Advocate for More Aid: A Student’s Guide to Appealing Financial Aid Offers

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

This includes not only grants, scholarships, and loans but also any work-study opportunities or other forms of support. Its important to check that your familys income and assets have been reported correctly and confirm youre not eligible for other scholarships or loan programs.