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5 Big FAFSA Updates That Will Impact Your Financial Aid This Year

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

The maximum Pell Grant award has increased, and more students will qualify for this need-based aid. This is especially beneficial for low-income students who rely heavily on Pell Grants to fund their education. Increased Pell Grant Eligibility The FAFSA changes also come with an expansion of Pell Grant eligibility.

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How to Close the Gap Between Financial Aid Offers and the Cost of College

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

If that happens to your family, here’s a few ideas of how to find money to pay for college after financial aid: Contact the Financial Aid Office(s): If there is a school that particularly appeals to your student, you can contact the financial aid office and ask if there are any other options for receiving more financial aid.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

COE

Wolanin established the program in memory of Dr. Wolanin, who championed student financial aid and college access. Through its numerous membership services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies to help low-income students enter college and graduate.

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The New FAFSA Continues to Vex Students

College Planners of America

This omnibus bill included the most significant revision to Federal student financial aid since 1992; the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2020 (the Act ). Low-income students will get more aid and many more students will be eligible for grants. This was not budgeted or scheduled.

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The New FAFSA Continues to Vex Students

College Planners of America

This omnibus bill included the most significant revision to Federal student financial aid since 1992; the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2020 (the Act ). Low-income students will get more aid and many more students will be eligible for grants. This was not budgeted or scheduled.

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