College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2023

These are the top 10 things to consider when applying for college financial aid as a divorced parent and provide insights to help you make informed decisions. Our office gets many questions on college financial aid, FAFSA, and divorced parents advice 2023.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions.

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 28, 2023

Updated January 2023 Students and their families are often surprised to realize some colleges reduce their financial aid packages when the student earns private scholarship dollars—a practice called financial aid displacement or award displacement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 7, 2023

Come Fall 2023, this partnership will make SAU and TSU the only two HBCUs and first out-of-state transfer options in the community college system's Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program , which gives new, first-time students admission to participating four-year institutions upon associate degree completion.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Legislation to include step-children under the umbrella of “dependent” has been introduced for the 2023 Arkansas Legislative Session, ABC7 reported. This would affect whether the stepchildren of certain veterans can get prioritized academic financial aid. So, the child would not qualify.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

This first Equity Innovations Guide illustrates results the organization has gathered from pilots and initiatives it had implemented over the years on matters of college admissions, financial aid, and equity. Spurred on by these findings, Common App then launched a full-scale, 71-school version of this program in Fall 2023.

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College Aid Consulting Services

MAY 23, 2022

High school families should start planning for 2023 and 2024 scholarships now. Juniors should start applying for outside scholarships immediately. We know many students don’t even think about applying for these scholarships until they are into their senior year. Big mistake!

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 28, 2022

Here are our 7 tips on lowering college costs in 2023 that families can use to save money. Explore all of your aid options. With that said, parents need to be savvy when it comes to the financial aid process. The more they know about the process, the more likely they will retain more gift-aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Black students have lower six-year completion rates for degrees or certificate programs than any other racial or ethnic group, according to a recent Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2023 State of Higher Education study.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 27, 2023

And financial aid packages that apply on-campus follow them as well, Hoose said. To note, the students in these semester-long programs are responsible for their flights and travel costs, but Goucher’s Office of Global Education takes such costs into account when divvying out scholarships, Hoose said in an email.

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College Aid Consulting Services

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The 2023-2024 FAFSA® deadlines parents need to know. It’s important for students to submit their applications for financial aid as soon as possible. The sooner you file your FAFSA the better your chances of maximizing your financial aid. Arizona Contact Your Financial Aid Office. After Oct.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JANUARY 9, 2024

The minimum economic return threshold—defined as Threshold 0—indicates whether students are better off financially after leaving school. Our 2023 report, Rising Above the Threshold , uses publicly available data to estimate the number of colleges whose typical students’ post-college earnings meet or exceed Threshold 0.

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Scholarship America

MAY 15, 2023

Updated May 2023 Students who receive financial aid may have an unexpected bill to pay—a tax bill. While most scholarship awards are not taxed, there are a number or circumstances in which they can be, and many students and parents may not know the details. Is my private scholarship subject to taxing?

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Scholarship America

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Some of our biggest-name and biggest-dollar partner scholarships are open now—don’t miss out! Learn more about these incredible opportunities below, and visit our Browse Scholarships page for a listing of everything you can apply for right now! It’s helping me develop a solid foundational grasp of the world of finance.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

She will step into her role on July 1, 2023. As law and society have become increasingly intertwined, President-elect Holley has enthusiastically risen to meet the critical need for interdisciplinary legal scholarship,” Sutphen said in a statement. I think its values, what it represents, is the best of higher education.”

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 8, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS (January 8, 2024) – Scholarship America, the nation’s largest scholarship administrator, has selected Abigail Seldin as its new Chief Growth Officer. Following a competitive bid process led by Seldin, Civic Mapping Initiative was acquired by the National League of Cities in November 2023.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

One of the biggest myths about financial aid is that you shouldn’t apply if your family makes too much money. But the reality is that there are no income limits with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); any eligible student can fill out the FAFSA to see if they qualify for aid. Undergraduate.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Could a decision impact eligibility for scholarships? The summer of 2023 will be a busy time.” Coleman was peppered with questions about what might happen and the potential implications. Could future applicants be prevented from speaking fully about their racial identities? Probably not, if they are open to all.

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Scholarship America

MARCH 1, 2023

Updated March 2023 If you’re heading to college next year, there’s a good chance you’re paying at least part of the bill with scholarship aid. Fortunately, the scholarship search doesn’t end just because you’re beyond freshman year.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 1, 2022

31, 2022: Federal student loan forbearance is set to end The Department of Education has again extended the student loan forbearance until all legal challenges to a separate student loan forgiveness program are settled (or until the end of August 2023 if the challenges remain). June 30, 2023. 1, 2022 for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

The report is based on EAB’s 2023 Student Communications Preferences survey, which was taken by over 1,000 students who indicated that they were considering an HBCU. It’s crucial for historically Black schools to understand these students if the HBCU boom is to be more than a blip.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

The report is based on EAB’s 2023 Student Communications Preferences survey, which was taken by over 1,000 students who indicated that they were considering an HBCU. It’s crucial for historically Black schools to understand these students if the HBCU boom is to be more than a blip.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 6, 2023

In the STEM workforce, according to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics’ 2023 “Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities” report, 24% of scientists and engineers were Hispanic, Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, combined, in 2021. How is that going to impact missions?”

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In our 2023 survey of adult learners , 30% said they want to further their education to pursue their passions, while more than a quarter of students said they seek additional education to help make a difference in the world. July 31, 2023 How can you better support adult learners who are parents or guardians? Here’s what to do next.

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IEFA

JUNE 27, 2023

The world of merit scholarships is vast and filled with opportunities to help you achieve your dreams of higher education without financial burdens. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through understanding, finding and applying for merit scholarships. Table of contents What is a merit scholarship?

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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. A college degree is the pathway to social mobility for families trapped in the cycle of poverty.

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Scholarship America

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

billion in Pell Grant funds on the table , along with millions of dollars in SNAP benefits, private scholarships and other forms of college financial aid. It’s not clear if that will be the case in 2023, but the latest possible opening date is January 1. More than 3.2 Consider setting aside the first weekend of 2024!

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Appily combines EAB’s suite of student services into a one-stop destination where visitors can discover colleges, take virtual tours, find scholarships, explore majors, and match with schools. For more information on Appily and its features, please visit appily.com.

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Student Research Foundation

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The FAFSA is a form that the Government provides online to help colleges understand a family’s financial picture and to determine eligibility for federal, state and school-sponsored financial aid. There is no fee for filling out and submitting the FAFSA online.

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Scholarship America

MARCH 9, 2023

Applications, admissions, financial aid and scholarships all have their own deadlines – and they happen while you’re also trying to balance your regular schoolwork, your job, your family and your social life. Accessing Money for College Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) : It all starts here.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Scholarship awards and financial aid can help ease the financial burden of attending college. For students who identify as Hispanic or Latino, there are many scholarships worth exploring. ABA Diversity Scholarship. ALCOA Fund Scholarship. AMS Minority Scholarships. HACU IES Abroad Scholarship.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In this year’s survey, students identified financial aid and scholarships as the most important factors in their enrollment decision. This marks the first time respondents have listed financial aid and scholarships as their top criteria since we began surveying adult learners in 2019. Here’s what to do next.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

MAY 1, 2023

Missouri State News: Learn more about scholarships for transfer students! Many transfer students are currently working through the process of transferring to Missouri State University for the 2023-2024 academic year. Financial aid is a large part of the transfer equation.

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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. For example, Pell Grants are a government-funded source of need-based federal financial aid that typically does not have to be repaid, which makes it highly desirable.

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College Planners of America

JUNE 3, 2023

Applicants Should Always Submit a FAFSA The Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) is a form completed by prospective and current college students to determine their eligibility for Federal, state, and private financial aid in the form of loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study programs. Far from it!

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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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