CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 1, 2024

The finish line for the financial process is close, too. To wrap up your financial aid journey, here’s a few things I recommend for the class of 2024… Make sure the FAFSA has your 2023 tax info: April 15 is almost here and you should definitely have completed your 2023 taxes by now.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The world of financial aid for college can feel overwhelming. Two of the most important forms you’ll encounter are the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the CSS Profile. These forms are essential for both high school students entering college and current college students seeking financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Navigating the financial aid process as a college student or first time college parent can feel mind-boggling, especially with the numerous terms and acronyms thrown around. Almost every financial aid application or letter will have at least one of these acronyms so it’s important to start recognizing them.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

February is one of my favorite months of the year because it’s National Financial Aid Awareness Month. Throughout this month, all of us in the higher education community make an extra effort to provide even more information about how to use and access financial aid for college. for financial aid.

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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.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Private K-12 schools continue to make education accessible to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. By offering strong financial aid programs, they foster more equitable and diverse learning environments.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 24, 2024

Borrowing student loans is a significant financial decision that can have long-lasting implications on your student’s future. While loans can help make higher education more accessible, it’s crucial to approach borrowing with careful consideration and awareness.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 11, 2024

As spring blooms around us, college acceptance letters and financial aid offers are beginning to arrive for students who didn’t apply for early admission at their colleges of choice. Compare Debt Amounts : Financial aid offers usually include federal student loan eligibility. Can you make money?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 15, 2024

Financial aid packages are arriving with acceptance letters – and these students get to start figuring out what their next four years are going to look like. Check out these tips to figure out which financial aid package is the real winner! Consider Earnings Potential After College: Taking out loans?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Whether your family is paying for part of your college degree, or you’re covering it all yourself, there’s a good chance you’ll need to rely on financial aid. Start with FAFSA If you are not yet familiar with the term FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), now’s the perfect time to learn about it all!

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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?

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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. This year, in particular, has presented many students for families seeking aid for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Why You Should Respond to Financial Aid Verification Requests Quickly Throughout the college admissions and financial aid application season, one of the most worrying emails you can receive is a request for more information. Don’t get upset This is a normal part of the financial aid process.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Maximize Your Financial Aid By Understanding the New Student Aid Index One of the biggest updates to the FAFSA is the introduction of the Student Aid Index (SAI). Now, the SAI will help colleges and universities determine how much funding a student can receive. Learn more here!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 29, 2024

College choices are popping up like flowers this spring, and let’s face it, it can be a bit overwhelming… especially when it comes to picking the right financial aid options. Certain important questions must be answered, such as: What college will students be happy at? What financial aid path is best for families?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 23, 2023

There’s normal school work and extracurriculars, as well as the various deadlines for applications and financial aid. It’s a lot for any student to keep track of. With that in mind, here’s a few deadlines to track for your financial aid and college applications. Access usually begins with filing a FAFSA.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 1, 2022

What are the COVID-19 student loan relief deadlines for federal debt repayments? You may have heard some student loan servicers are closing shop — when does that happen? Over next two years: Many federal student loan servicer contracts due to expire. When do you need to file your FAFSA for this year?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Update Your Financial Aid Application to Reflect Your Current Income One of the most important steps in applying to college is completing the FAFSA, which will open in December. What many families don’t realize is that the FAFSA uses federal income tax information from the previous year to calculate financial aid eligibility.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Here are a few key things you should know to maximize your financial aid opportunities: Understand Dependency Status : Your dependency status determines if you need to provide parental information. Most students under 24 are considered dependent, and require their parents’ financial details.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Be sure that you like the school and the campus, and that it’s a good financial fit for your family. One other downside of applying early decision is that you may miss out on comparing financial aid offers from different schools. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 27, 2024

Understand Financial Aid Options : Familiarize yourself and your student with the financial aid options available at the college. Explore scholarships, grants, and student loans, and don’t hesitate to reach out to the financial aid office for guidance.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Understanding Your Financial Aid Package Once you submit your FAFSA, you’ll receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) summarizing your information. This report is crucial because it helps schools determine your financial aid eligibility. Your school’s financial aid office is there to assist you (and so am I!),

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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). This form is one of the most important for students and families to file, if not the most important form to be completed. Miss one and you could miss out.

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College Planners of America

MARCH 7, 2023

This post is a continuation of the last two that summarized Modules 1 and 2 of the Student Loan Entrance Counseling (SLEC). Module 3, “Federal Student Loans”, is summarized in this post. SLEC ensures that a student understands their rights and responsibilities with Federal loans prior to entering into a loan agreement.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 21, 2024

There’s paperwork to submit, essays to write, and financial aid applications to send in. The most important financial document that students will file with their families this fall is the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

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College Planners of America

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

When a student is approved for a Federal student loan for the first time, they’re required to complete Student Loan Entrance Counseling (SLEC), an online course offered by the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), the agency within the U.S. This is why they’re often referred to as “gift” aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 20, 2024

Your student’s ability to regularly monitor their college portal is essential to their application process, especially when it comes to staying updated and informed about financial aid tasks and deadlines. In a year like this one, it has become an even more important task for students applying to college!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 1, 2024

Many families often forgo saving money from the start in the hopes that financial aid will provide them great options. I see families complete the FAFSA with great expectations but they’re often disappointed when they don’t qualify for as much aid as they’d hoped. See our top 5 Money Lessons here! See them on the blog today!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 29, 2024

Get tips on difficult money discussions in my book, Secrets of a Financial Aid Pro. It answers questions that help parents talk to students of any age about money and debt. It also takes readers through the entire college money process of applying for financial aid, using student loans, and searching for college scholarships.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 10, 2024

Help your student create a schedule that includes time for studying, attending classes, socializing, and self-care. More about Jodi and College Financial Aid Advisors Jodi is a FAFSA financial advisor who helps with the financial aid process to help families of college students maximize their financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 4, 2024

As acceptance letters and financial aid offers arrive, the reality of all of that hard work is sitting in your hands… and then there’s still one big decision to make: where is your student going to attend college? Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 7, 2024

Reduce Financial Burden: The financial support from scholarships can significantly alleviate the burden of college expenses, including tuition, books, and living costs. By securing scholarships early, you can better plan your finances and potentially reduce the need for student loans.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 26, 2024

From admission applications to financial aid forms, staying organized and aware of key dates is crucial when you’re applying for college. Financial Aid Deadlines The other major set of deadlines to pay attention to are the financial aid deadlines. Read more tips about completing the CSS Profile here!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Be sure you know how much of each financial aid offer comes. You’re likely to see scholarships and grants you will not have to repay, and student loans that you will have to repay. Make one last effort at increasing financial aid Remember, the colleges are looking at financial aid information from the last year.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As spring break and summer vacation arrive, it can be a perfect time of year to schedule college visits. College visits are a great way to actually see which campuses might be a good fit for you, and to be able to talk to current students, the financial aid office, and visit the cities the schools are in.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 21, 2024

5: Plan for College Expenses For high school students entering college soon, summer is a crucial time to prepare financially. Finalize your research on financial aid options, like loan types and scholarship offers. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Be Prepared for a Fast Financial Aid Application Cycle It’s a well known fact that the “early bird gets the worm” and as I’ve talked about often on the blog, the earlier you submit your financial aid paperwork, the better chance you have of more funding for college. What Does It Mean for the FAFSA This Year?

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