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. This can help to maximize your eligibility for aid and financial aid funding. Hopefully this makes higher education more affordable!

Financial aid 52

Financial aid FAFSA Low income student Grant 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Department of Education (ED) is delaying the sending out of student information relevant for financial aid calculations to institutions, higher ed scholars and officials have voiced concern and uncertainty over how this change will affect low-income and first-generation students in particular.

FAFSA 317

FAFSA Financial aid First generation Low income student 317

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

Before this change, students had to pass remedial courses before taking college-level courses. 78% of CUNY’s new associate-degree students were assigned to traditional remedial classes in at least one subject – most commonly math – and most assigned had low course completion, retention, and graduation rates.

Low income student 289

Low income student Financial aid Retention Academic support 289

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

We see similar enrollment gaps for African American students, rural students, and low-income students. About 60% of our state university students graduate within six years. Yet that rate drops to less than 48% for Hispanic students, 43% for African American students, and 31% for Native American students.

Guided pathways 279

Guided pathways Financial aid Low income student First generation 279

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JANUARY 9, 2024

New Mexico’s Opportunity Scholarship is a first-dollar program, in which state grants are applied before other types of aid, like Pell Grants, which can be used to cover living costs and other non-tuition expenses. Students may attend either a two-year or four-year New Mexican public institution.

Higher education 261

Higher education Education Low income student Scholarship 261

Scholarship America

JULY 14, 2023

Private-sector scholarships can make a huge difference when it comes to filling the affordability gap for low-income students. Despite the cost, despite student struggles, despite the difficulty, one thing remains true: the more education you get beyond high school, the better your prospects are.

Low income student 52

Low income student Scholarship Students Higher education 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Most notably, it must be clear that each institution has an environment in which Latino students can thrive. Leadership strategies must clearly demonstrate that there is an intentional focus on Latino student success at the institutional level. Approximately 49% are Pell Grant eligible or have first-generation, low-income backgrounds.

Retention 336

Retention Facilitation Faculty First generation 336

NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

However, the rising costs of college are increasingly out of reach for many students. Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college.

Low income student 118

Low income student Grant Financial aid Scholarship 118

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 23, 2019

For instance, as highlighted in IHEP’s recent report Opportunity Lost: Net Price and Equity at Public Flagship Universities , the University of Arizona’s NPC produces reduced net price for students who qualify for the Arizona Assurance Grant. It also requires that institutions break down all grants by category and source.

Title IV 130

Title IV Students Low income student Grant 130

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 18, 2024

This spring, as financial aid award letters arrive and college acceptance letters fill mailboxes, families are getting the full understanding at how much college will cost them personally. From there, they are able to offer financial aid accordingly. From there, they are able to offer financial aid accordingly.

Financial aid 52

Financial aid Financial aid officer Student financial aid FAFSA 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It began as a pilot program in 2015 and started in earnest in 2018 with 25 students after receiving a $1.68 million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Over the past five years, EPW has served 909 students, 68% of whom are Latino. Latino faculty at UTA closely mentor the students.

Mentoring 325

Mentoring Advising First generation Retention 325

COE

APRIL 7, 2023

From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs April 7, 2023 — by Terry Vaughan III The research will examine how TRIO programs can work with existing career services to provide comprehensive career support to learners.

Grant 98

Grant First generation Career services Facilitation 98

The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The University Innovation Alliance's Three Playbooks for Student Success. Completion Grants. The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) operates as a multi-campus laboratory for student success innovation. Completion Grants. Completion grants are an emerging form of student aid. Thu, 12/15/2022 - 06:00.

Student success 98

Student success Success Advising Low income student 98

NACAC's Admitted

MAY 5, 2022

iStock Students who go through the enrollment pipeline process, financial aid, and other related procedures will sometimes be faced with “holds,” specifically, administrative process holds. But one type of hold in particular is gaining attention for the potential negative implications it has on students.

Low income student 52

Low income student Financial aid Retention Administration 52

NACAC's Admitted

MAY 5, 2022

Students who go through the enrollment pipeline process, financial aid, and other related procedures will sometimes be faced with “holds,” specifically, administrative process holds. But one type of hold in particular is gaining attention for the potential negative implications it has on students.

Low income student 52

Low income student Financial aid Retention Administration 52

Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 26, 2023

Students Who Lack the Financial Resources to Attend College at All It’s a “brave new world” of opportunity out there for students who need financial aid. Learn about Pell Grants on the website of the US Department of Education. It is awarded by the U.S. Another option?

Financial aid 52

Financial aid Low income student Scholarship Students 52

College Planners of America

MARCH 26, 2024

News integrates academic quality after calculating actual cost less financial aid. News 2024 Best Colleges rankings) relative to the average discounted tuition paid by 2022-23 full-time undergraduates after receiving need-based scholarships and grants. Next, they rank each school using cost and financial aid measures.

Financial aid 52

Financial aid Database Scholarship Grant 52

College Planners of America

MARCH 26, 2024

News integrates academic quality after calculating actual cost less financial aid. News 2024 Best Colleges rankings) relative to the average discounted tuition paid by 2022-23 full-time undergraduates after receiving need-based scholarships and grants. Next, they rank each school using cost and financial aid measures.

Financial aid 52

Financial aid Database Scholarship Grant 52

IEFA

OCTOBER 23, 2023

When exploring scholarships, remember to consider those specifically designed for: Female students. Low-income students. In addition to scholarships, there are alternative financial aid options available for computer science students, such as grants, loans and work-study programs.

Scholarship 52

Scholarship Financial aid Application International student 52

EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Factors Contributing to Move-In Melt Based on our last year’s data, we saw move-in melt primarily happening in two student groups: international students and students without financial aid packages where the enrollment team believes they may be eligible for need-based aid.

Low income student 52

Low income student Mental health Financial aid Communication 52

College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

Parents can borrow up to the amount of the total Cost of Attendance (COA) that their child attends, less other financial aid received. The FAFSA process will determine if the student is eligible for subsidized and unsubsidized student loans, Pell Grants, and/or the Work-Study Program.

Financial aid 52

Financial aid FAFSA Financial aid officer Low income student 52

College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

Parents can borrow up to the amount of the total Cost of Attendance (COA) that their child attends, less other financial aid received. The FAFSA process will determine if the student is eligible for subsidized and unsubsidized student loans, Pell Grants, and/or the Work-Study Program.

Financial aid 52

Financial aid FAFSA Financial aid officer Low income student 52

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. They then can send Award Letters to admittees with all pertinent financial aid information.

FAFSA 52

FAFSA Financial aid Financial aid officer Application 52

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. They then can send Award Letters to admittees with all pertinent financial aid information.

FAFSA 52

FAFSA Financial aid Financial aid officer Application 52

The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 11, 2022

The roots of these equity gaps in many places fall at the feet of the colleges and institutions themselves, the way we admit students, the way we advise them, the way we register them for classes, the way we package them for financial aid.". How to Improve Student Outcomes. Sharing the Model. but across the globe.

Student success 52

Student success Equity Success Advising 52

EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

And as any good strategist would tell you, it’s not too early to think about how these changes will impact your prospective students and subsequently, your communication and financial aid strategy. Plan training for admission and aid staff around specific questions that may come up during the recruitment cycle.

FAFSA 52

FAFSA Financial aid Communication Grant 52

The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 26, 2023

Redesign Higher Ed for Student Success Dr. Burns explained how college was never designed around student success: "One of the many ways is that our data systems are not connected. What types of students dropped out? In many institutions, it's a low-income student. Synthesize the last 20 years of data.

Success 52

Success Advising Financial aid Grant 52

School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Fund for Teachers: Teachers can receive grants through Fund for Teachers , allowing them to improve their students’ learning experience. Today, this organization has invested $35 million in grants to teachers. The result could give your educators the financial power and education to support their classrooms further.

Financial aid 52

Financial aid Literacy Grant Low income student 52

Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

As covered in Inside Higher Ed : “One particularly troubling enrollment trend exacerbated by the pandemic … is the decline of underrepresented groups—specifically Black, first-generation and low-income students. Institutional and outside emergency grants , to help when students face sudden and unexpected financial setbacks.

Low income student 52

Low income student Scholarship Students Nontraditional student 52

The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 1, 2024

Bringing Federal-Level Higher Ed Experience Back to the Community President Sacks’ shared how federal-level experience gave her a different perspective as a college president: “I understand federal grants better than many of my colleagues. And that got us the grant. Sometimes that collaborative approach will be more successful.”

Leadership 52

Leadership Higher education Community college Grant 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 25, 2023

“Unfortunately, in the last several years, colleges and universities and financial aid offices have gotten used to a political game of chicken in Washington, D.C., Colleges are hoping that a potential default would be short and have a limited effect on students, given that aid is mostly distributed in the fall or winter.

Financial aid administration 246

Financial aid administration Financial aid officer Low income student Financial aid 246

Scholarship America

APRIL 3, 2023

Increase the number of students receiving Pell Grants. Increase available time that students, parents, school counselors, and advisors can spend on other important aspects of postsecondary planning and enrollment. The impact of the delay on institutional aid (i.e.

FAFSA 81

FAFSA Financial aid Scholarship Low income student 81

College Planners of America

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Federal Direct PLUS Loans, commonly referred to as a Parent PLUS loans, are available to parents of dependent undergraduate students to pay for their child’s college education. The amount that a parent can borrow is the cost of attendance minus other financial aid received. PLUS Loans in Context.

Financial aid 52

Financial aid Low income student Grant Student loans 52

COE

MAY 31, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide May 31, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The gift will support first-generation and low-income college graduates of a Federal TRIO program who apply for the Thomas R.

First generation 52

First generation Grant Education Nontraditional student 52

COE

MAY 8, 2023

Talent Search and Educational Opportunity Centers programs would be able to serve all students at schools where more than 40 percent of attendees receive free or reduced-price lunches. Other key provisions of the proposed bill include: Granting “low-income” status to Pell Grant recipients.

First generation 98

First generation Education Leadership Grant 98

College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2023

This will adversely affect the college plans of students planning to apply in the 2023-24 admissions cycle as well as students who need to re-apply for Federal aid each year. The delay of the 2023 FAFSA launch from October 1 to December worries advocates of greater access to college for low-income students.

FAFSA 40

FAFSA Financial aid Financial aid administration Financial aid officer 40

COE

MAY 10, 2024

The 2024 Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States report reveals alarming trends indicating increasing inequity of opportunity in higher education, particularly for low-income students. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S., Its membership includes more than 1,000 colleges and agencies.

Low income student 52

Low income student First generation Higher education Equity 52