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Navigating Financial Aid at the 20 Most Searched Colleges and Universities

College Aid Consulting Services

Navigating Financial Aid at the 20 Most Searched Colleges and Universities. Choosing a college is a significant decision, and understanding the financial aid options available can be just as crucial as selecting a major. Financial aid here is comprehensive, offering scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities.

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Time for Action on Off-Campus Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When applying for financial aid they probably won’t realize that– thanks to federal law– their housing plans may reduce the amount of help they receive. There are programs available to help lower utility bills (many don’t count financial aid as income), but few students are aware.

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APLU and Temple University Releases Guide on Higher Ed Completion Grant Implementation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and Temple University have released a guide for higher ed institutions on how to implement completion grants for their students. Dr. Christel Perkins Completion grants are funds given to students who need them to finish out their degree or academic journey.

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Reminder: Federal Pell Grant Program Reconciliation

College Aid Services

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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Financial Aid Displacement: What Families and Scholarship Providers Should Know

Scholarship America

Updated January 2023 Students and their families are often surprised to realize some colleges reduce their financial aid packages when the student earns private scholarship dollars—a practice called financial aid displacement or award displacement. Here’s a look at recent developments.

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Five Things You May Not Know About Financial Aid

Scholarship America

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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2023/2024 FAFSA Deadlines Parents Need to Know

College Aid Consulting Services

It’s important for students to submit their applications for financial aid as soon as possible. The sooner you file your FAFSA the better your chances of maximizing your financial aid. If you have any questions about school-specific deadlines, you should talk to your financial aid administrator. After Oct.

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