CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 1, 2024

As students embark on their educational journeys, the prospect of financing their studies often looms large. Scholarships can be a game-changer, offering financial assistance that reduces the burden of tuition fees, books, and living expenses. Let’s explore when to begin looking for scholarships as a college bound student!

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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. Before you and your student sign on the dotted line, here are several essential things to know about student loans.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 29, 2024

As high school and college students begin to navigate their financial independence, understanding the concepts of credit and debt becomes crucial. These financial principles play a significant role in shaping personal finances. This is something college students can do by buying their school supplies each semester.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

It’s important to enjoy this joyous occasion and celebrate your student. Encourage your student to find a balance between using money and saving some for a future day when things might not be so easy. Educate your college student about credit, interest rates, and credit scores. It’s important to live within your means.

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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

JULY 7, 2024

As college tuition costs continue to rise, the search for scholarships becomes increasingly crucial for students and their families. Whether you’re a high school student preparing for college or already navigating your way through higher education, the pursuit of scholarships should never be underestimated.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Whether you’re applying to college or the parent of a soon-to-be-college student, understanding these terms is key to getting the financial support you need for college. Let’s start with SAI, or Student Aid Index. It’s important to review the SAR for any errors that could affect your financial aid package.

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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

AUGUST 5, 2024

I highly recommend making visits to the campuses so you really understand what it’s like to be a student there. Please make sure to submit your “no” to schools you do not choose to attend so the other students on their waitlist are able to get their letters! This should include your dream, reach, and fall back schools.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 17, 2024

Receiving a financial aid offer can be both exciting and overwhelming for college-bound students and their families. While grants and scholarships provide much-needed assistance, loans often make up a significant portion of the aid package.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 7, 2024

As students prepare for the exciting journey of attending college, one of the most important steps you’ll take is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Understanding Your Financial Aid Package Once you submit your FAFSA, you’ll receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) summarizing your information.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 18, 2024

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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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. You may never know what aid your student can receive!

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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. Have your list of colleges available.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 12, 2024

This is for students who want to know where they’re going and are ready to commit! Most students will likely apply to schools on this deadline! Financial aid applications have their own application due dates. Financial aid is often handed out on a first come, first serve basis. Check out those tips here!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

You will still receive your financial aid package along with your acceptance decision. But you’re not required to make a decision on financial aid immediately. Students then have until May 1st (National College Decision Day) to decide where to attend. However, applying early does not guarantee better financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

If you’re looking to gain admission to your dream school without the added pressure of figuring out your financial aid package right away, Early Action might be the perfect choice for you. Early Action is an application process that allows students to apply earlier than the regular application deadline.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

For high school juniors and seniors, now is the perfect time to dive into financial aid terms – and build a better understanding of them all. The FAFSA: Your First Step to Financial Aid The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your starting point. The good news?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

All of us want you to feel more confident about the entire financial aid process, so that you can feel better through the next few years of college applications and acceptance. All Things FAFSA: FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. for financial aid. You’d be surprised what can happen!

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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? Make sure both the family and student understands their part of the commitment of loans.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 22, 2024

Here are three important questions to kickstart your conversation with the financial aid director and office: How much does it really cost to attend this college? From this amount you can subtract the amount of financial aid most students receive that does not have to be repaid, such as grants and scholarships.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 15, 2024

7: Seek Help and Feedback Don’t hesitate to reach out to teachers, parents, current students, or counselors for advice and feedback on your scholarship applications. 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

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

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

AUGUST 26, 2024

It’s ideal for students who have a clear first-choice school and know that’s the place they want to attend. Decisions are typically released in March or April for students to make their final decisions. Students register about a month before the test date. The SAT and ACT are offered multiple times a year.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 3, 2024

From scholarships to unconventional gigs, there’s options available to resourceful students (and their families). I know that closing the gap between what aid is being offered and what your family can provide can feel tricky. This can even continue while at school, if it’s beneficial for your student. #3:

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Students of all ages know that attending school is about learning new things! 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. 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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Updates to the FAFSA Have Delayed College Financial Aid for Millions The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has undergone some major updates for the 2024-2025 application cycle. Unfortunately, many families and students are wondering exactly where the FAFSA is. Still Want More Help?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 1, 2024

Compare student loan options: If everything else is in order and you know that you will definitely have to borrow some money to attend college, start comparing your student loan options now. The first path is to utilize federal student loans, but after that you will need to investigate private student loan options more closely.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

While some students who applied for early acceptance are sitting back, comfortable in the knowledge of where they’re going for their college journey, other students may not be. Be sure you know how much of each financial aid offer comes. This allows them to offer your spot to other students on their wait list.

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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. Reread your financial aid letters and determine how much of each package is in federal student loans.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 19, 2024

Freshman and Sophomore Years By now, most students have decided if they’re interested in the college route. Don’t forget that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should open on October 1. Financial aid applications should be done as soon as possible once they open. Congratulations!

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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.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 3, 2024

Maximize Aid Opportunities : Be proactive in seeking out opportunities to maximize your financial aid package. This may include applying for additional scholarships, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early, and exploring alternative funding sources.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 3, 2023

What We Know About the New FAFSA and Financial Aid Offers As a result of the FAFSA Simplification Act in 2020, the FAFSA has been updated to help millions of students and families maximize their financial aid for college. Will the delayed release impact financial aid offers?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

How Finding Money for College Is Now Easier Than Ever For the last 40+ years, students and families have been frustrated by the process of filing the FAFSA. Many families often decide to skip the entire process together, even though it’s necessary to file in order to receive financial aid. This is going to be a major change!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 25, 2024

On the blog, I’ve shared tips about what to ask the financial aid office during campus visits but today, I want to discuss questions that you should ask an admissions office. These questions will help you and your student determine if it makes sense to apply to this school. What benefits can this college offer me?

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