Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Department of Education (ED) is delaying the sending out of student information relevant for financial aid calculations to institutions, higher ed scholars and officials have voiced concern and uncertainty over how this change will affect low-income and first-generation students in particular. 30 instead of the usual Oct.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 4, 2025

In todays ever-evolving enrollment landscape, financial aid professionals are being asked to do more with lessprovide equitable access, protect institutional integrity, streamline complex processes, and support families in real time. Consent to share data can be granted or withdrawn at any time. Its a tall order.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 4, 2025

The Department of Education has confirmed the 2025-26 federal funding allocations for the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and Federal Work-Study (FWS) programs. 3 Update) first appeared on College Aid Services. 3 Update) The post Final Funding Authorizations for 202526 Campus-Based Programs (Apr.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Department of Education has released the 2025-26 Federal Pell Grant maximum award of $7,395, with the minimum set at $740 in the Dear Colleague Letter below.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 31, 2024

Today, Richard Cordray, Chief Operating Officer for Federal Student Aid, published a Dear Colleague Letter (GEN-24-01) announcing the Federal Pell Grant maximum and minimum award amounts. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the maximum Pell Grant award remains fixed at $7,395 and the minimum award amount is $740.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 30, 2024

If you’re planning on attending college and need financial aid, then filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ) is an essential step. But its not just about submitting the FAFSA you need to be aware of the deadlines to make sure you dont miss out on the financial assistance you need.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

These two-year and four-year institutions must also enroll a significant number of students who require needs-based financial aid. Institutions that receive HSI designation are then eligible to apply for various federal grants in support of their programming. She notes it helps build community.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 31, 2025

Federal Student Aid announced the preliminary funding levels for the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and Federal Work-Study (FWS) programs for the 2025-26 academic year, based on the 2024-25 award year appropriations.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 11, 2025

The Department of Education has confirmed the 2025-26 federal funding allocations for the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and Federal Work-Study (FWS) programs. 10 Update) first appeared on College Aid Services. 10 Update) The post Final Funding Authorizations for 202526 Campus-Based Programs (Apr.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 2, 2025

With the proposed Education Choice for Children Act (ECCA 2025) gaining traction at the federal level and states like Texas making historic moves to expand school choice, private and independent schools have a tremendous opportunity to serve more families. Schools must move quickly to process financial aid awards without compromising quality.

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College Aid Services

MARCH 1, 2024

Two volumes from the 2024-2025 Federal Student Aid Handbook regarding student eligibility for awards, parent borrowers, and Pell Grants are now publicly available. To access all nine volumes of the handbook or submit any questions that you may have, visit FSA’s Knowledge Center as well as their Customer Support webpages.

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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? That’s a huge change!

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College Planners of America

MAY 19, 2025

Federal Direct Loans are government-backed financial aid options provided by the U.S. Direct Subsidized Loans offer an initial interest-free period during college years for eligible borrowers, making them an attractive option for those who can demonstrate financial need. For the 2025-26 school year, it is June 30, 2026.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Financial aid forms may seem overwhelming, but they’re your ticket to unlocking the financial support you need. 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. But, that’s why I’m here at CFAA! The good news?

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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. Spots for the 2025-2026 school year are open and are going quickly.

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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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College Aid Services

APRIL 25, 2025

On April 24, 2025, FSA released an important update regarding 202425 Verification Reporting and the handling of Verification Status Code W (GRANTS-25-02). This update is crucial for schools administering Federal Pell Grants to ensure compliance with Title IV regulations.

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College Aid Services

MAY 23, 2025

Department of Education has released the official deadline dates for the 202526 award year for the Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study (FWS), and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) programs.

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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. This year, in particular, has presented many students for families seeking aid for college.

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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. Do I have to pay taxes emergency grants or relief funds? Note, however, if you receive emergency aid funds in the form of a grant or scholarship from your state or a private provider, the tax rules outlined above may apply.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

Many families often decide to skip the entire process together, even though it’s necessary to file in order to receive financial aid. However, with the release of the 2024-2025 FAFSA, families, students, and financial aid offices alike are hopeful that the once complicated application will be easier to complete and process.

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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. For the 2025-2026 application cycle, the FAFSA will come online in December.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 6, 2025

Title IV institutions have until February 3 to apply for the Underuse Penalty Waiver on the COD website to avoid reductions in their 2025-26 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) funds. 3 Deadline Nears for Schools to Request Penalty Waivers for Underused 2023-24 Awards The post Feb.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 2, 2025

Title IV institutions have until February 3 to apply for the Underuse Penalty Waiver on the COD website to avoid reductions in their 2025-26 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) funds. 3 Deadline Nears for Schools to Request Penalty Waivers for Underused 2023-24 Awards The post Feb.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Two volumes from the 2024-2025 Federal Student Aid Handbook regarding student eligibility for awards, parent borrowers, and Pell Grants are now publicly available. To access all nine volumes of the handbook or submit any questions that you may have, visit FSA’s Knowledge Center as well as their Customer Support webpages.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 14, 2024

After a year filled with technological challenges, the Department of Education is taking steps to ensure that the upcoming FAFSA application rollout is successful with the release of the 2025-26 Student Aid Index (SAI) and Pell Grant Eligibility Guide.

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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). The FAFSA is the way that students qualify for federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Missing a deadline: There are several types of financial aid deadlines.

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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. Families must consent to be able to receive financial aid.

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College Aid Services

MAY 6, 2025

Department of Education has announced that sequester-required changes to Title IV federal student aid programs for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) will remain consistent with those from FY 25.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

Blogs What enrollment leaders need to know about the upcoming FAFSA changes Updated April 2023 As most of us in enrollment know, the FAFSA is set to substantially change for the 2024-2025 academic year. Plan training for admission and aid staff around specific questions that may come up during the recruitment cycle.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

Elms College, a Catholic liberal arts institution in Western Massachusetts, has announced an ambitious new financial aid initiative that will cover full tuition for eligible state residents from lower and middle-income families. The Elms Promise helps to fulfill that commitment by eliminating financial barriers for eligible families."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

"We brought this case to uphold people's privacy, because when people give their financial and other personal information to the federal governmentnamely to secure financial aid for their kids to go to college, or to get a student loanthey expect that data to be protected and used for the reasons it was intended, not appropriated for other means."

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

I’m putting my time and energy into my education and volunteer efforts and living on campus on my scholarship and financial aid,” she says. Dr. Jennifer Nájera Another step forward came in 2013 with the passing of the California Dream Act, which made undocumented students eligible to apply for state financial aid.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

APRIL 25, 2024

Congress is considering next year’s federal funding priorities, and the Biden-Harris administration has released its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) budget proposal. The program initially received $5 million in funding in FY22, then $45 million in FY23 and FY24.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

APRIL 23, 2024

Congress is considering next year’s federal funding priorities, and the Biden-Harris administration has released its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) budget proposal. Looking ahead to next year’s appropriations package, we hope to see enhanced support for these and other need-based aid programs.

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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The big news on the student loan forgiveness front is that the federal government plans to forgive up to $10,000 in federally held student debt, or up to $20,000 if you previously received a Pell Grant. ( To learn more about Perkins loan cancellation and apply, speak with your loan servicer and school’s financial aid office.

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