CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 9, 2024

A Soft Launch of This Year’s Financial Aid Application is Causing Frustration For months, parents, students, and financial aid experts alike have been waiting for the 2024-2025 FAFSA to go live. The Education Department opened the FAFSA this month – in a soft launch that’s causing confusion and frustration for applicants.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

But, in a year where the FAFSA is being delayed (because of some great changes that are happening!), many students and families are left wondering how financial aid distribution will work for the 2024-2025 school year. This is almost 3 months later than the FAFSA timelines have been in previous years.

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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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The College Pod

JUNE 8, 2024

The Student Aid Index (SAI) is an essential concept in the world of financial aid for college. It replaced the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) starting with the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ). What Is the Student Aid Index? A student's SAI could range from -1,500 to above 99,999.

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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. Some students with extremely low income may be able to qualify for financial aid which exceeds the cost of attendance.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 1, 2024

Within another month, these seniors will become the class of 2024! 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

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. However, completing the FAFSA can often feel like navigating a maze, with complex forms and important deadlines to contend with.

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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. Are there any format updates to the FAFSA? You’d be surprised what’s available!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 1, 2024

How to Save More Money for Your Student’s College Education Happy New Year! 2024 has arrived – and with it, the chance for resolutions that will help you improve your life, finances, and family’s well-being. It’s important to have a money talk with your student(s) early on. See our top 5 Money Lessons here!

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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). The Student Aid Index is replacing the Expected Family Contribution, which was the amount a family would have to pay out-of-pocket for college expenses.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Access usually begins with filing a FAFSA. While most use the FAFSA (which comes live in December), some states do have separate applications. Federal Deadline Technically you do have until June 30 to submit the FAFSA, but many financial aid funds could be deleted by then.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

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! Filing the FAFSA is the first stop to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and most institutional college financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 26, 2024

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): The FAFSA should open on October 1st of this year (2024-2025 application cycle was different because of the new changes). The FAFSA determines your eligibility for federal, state, and college-based financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

Congratulations again, to the soon-to-be Class of 2024! 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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College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

What They Are and How They Work The interest rate for PPL’s for the 2024-25 academic year is 9.05%. Borrowers also pay a one-time loan origination fee of 4.228% of the principal borrowed, which is deducted by the ED from each disbursement to the borrower. Before applying for a PPL, the student must submit the FAFSA to the ED.

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College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

What They Are and How They Work The interest rate for PPL’s for the 2024-25 academic year is 9.05%. Borrowers also pay a one-time loan origination fee of 4.228% of the principal borrowed, which is deducted by the ED from each disbursement to the borrower. Before applying for a PPL, the student must submit the FAFSA to the ED.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2023

The NCAN started with the number of high school graduates who did not fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which was roughly 1.65 There are plenty of reasons why students who might be eligible for Pell Grants might not complete the FAFSA. The report’s methodology was simple. billion total.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on Oct. Instead of waiting until a FAFSA deadline approaches, it’s a better idea to submit this important form as close to Oct. If you apply early, not only will you meet all the various FAFSA deadlines, but you might also get more financial aid for college.

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COE

MAY 3, 2024

EQUALITY, Spring 2024 May 3, 2024 — by Terrance L. January to May 2024 At COE’s Policy Seminar, Secretary Cardona urged education advocates to action, stressing the importance of advocacy, inclusivity, and collective effort to advance educational equity, drawing from his personal journey as a first-generation college student.

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Scholarship America

APRIL 3, 2023

While the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) typically opens for applications on October 1, the application for the 2024-25 school year has been delayed until sometime in December—a delay that could have ripple effects on students, families and scholarship programs. Why is the FAFSA late?

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College Planners of America

MAY 7, 2025

A Parent PLUS Loan (PPL) is a Federal student loan program that helps parents finance their dependent children’s college education, making it a vital resource for families facing rising college costs. However, the credit check for a PPL is less stringent than those for private student loans.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees October 16, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm Regardless of race, ethnicity, or institutional type, 80% of students surveyed believed that their financial commitment was worthwhile in the long run. WASHINGTON, D.C.–

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

EQUALITY, Summer 2024 August 15, 2024 — by Terrance L. Each year, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) hosts the National Student Leadership Congress (NSLC) in Washington, D.C. Read this and more in the Summer 2024 issue of Equality , now available for download.

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. To view more pictures from NSLC 2024, click here. This conversation provided students with insights and inspiration, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. this summer.

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season August 15, 2024 — by Nicole Brunt The Pell Institute is proud to announce the release of a new set of fact sheets that illuminate critical insights into the experiences and outcomes of first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities.

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COE

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients August 9, 2024 — by Terrance L. The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) is proud to announce the six distinguished recipients of the 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award. . – WASHINGTON, D.C. –

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COE

MARCH 14, 2024

Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill March 14, 2024 — by Terrance L. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

How TRIO Upward Bound Helps Me Navigate a Path to Success Affordable Connectivity and My Journey as the First College-Goer in My Family Encouraging Dialogue Between TRIO Students and Law Enforcement Open the Link to FAFSA Success: Your Journey Begins Now! Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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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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COE

MAY 8, 2023

READ MORE In March, President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal recommended an increase of $107 million (or 9%) for the Federal TRIO programs. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association September 5, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association at UL Lafayette is among the first University-established alumni societies specifically for TRIO students.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

JULY 17, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

AUGUST 1, 2024

Cherry as Keynote for its Annual Conference in New York City August 1, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Matthew A. The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) proudly announces that Academy Award-winning filmmaker and former NFL wide receiver Matthew A.

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COE

JULY 12, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals July 12, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm Click to view the page: Level Up: Unite Voices. Create Change. Blog Level Up: Unite Voices. Create Change. by Terrance L. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide May 31, 2024 — by Terrance L. The next cycle of the Wolanin Internship will launch this summer with applications opening in June 2024 at coenet.org. Create Change. Create Change.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home May 10, 2024 — by Terrance L. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S., Hamm Click to view the page: Level Up: Unite Voices. Create Change. Blog Level Up: Unite Voices.

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