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From SAI to SAR: Decoding Financial Aid Acronyms and Forms

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Once you complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), you’ll receive a SAR or Student Aid Report. This document summarizes the information you submitted on your FAFSA. It’s important to review the SAR for any errors that could affect your financial aid package. What Is SAR?

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The College Portal Check-In: Your Key to College Application Success

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

However, one tool that can make this journey smoother is often right at your student’s fingertips: the college portal. 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.

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How to Plan Your College Admission and Financial Aid Journey: Tips for Application Deadlines

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Institutional Aid: Check each college’s website for specific deadlines for their own financial aid forms. Tips for Staying on Track In a recent blog, I discussed creating a master schedule that includes all of these deadlines. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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10 Essential Tips for Enrolling in College For Your Student After Choosing Their Dream School

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Remember to review any payment requirements with your student so they know what they’re responsible for. Complete the FAFSA : Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. The information provided in the FAFSA determines eligibility for various types of aid, so don’t delay.

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College Financial Aid Forms Decoded: Understanding What These Terms Mean

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

It’s calculated based on financial information provided in the FAFSA or CSS Profile and helps determine your eligibility for need-based aid. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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College Financial Aid Glossary: Common Terms and Their Meanings that Students and Parents Should Know

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

To help you understand the financial aid landscape and make informed decisions as a college-bound student (or with them as a parent), I’ve put together a glossary of the most common financial aid terms and their meanings. It also indicates a student’s eligibility for federal student aid.

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Mastering Scholarship Deadlines: Your Guide to Organized Application Success

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Requirements: List the specific requirements for each scholarship, such as essays, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and financial information. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.