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

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. Why Do I Have to File the FAFSA?

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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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HEAG

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As we approach the 2025-2026 academic year, financial aid offices across the country are facing a new challenge: the delayed release of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) until December 1, 2024. For many colleges and universities, this … Read more ».

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HEAG

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As we prepare for the 2025-2026 FAFSA cycle, the U.S. Department of Education has issued important updates on verification requirements. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Tax and Income Verification: For students whose tax data is transferred directly from … Read more ».

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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

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

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. 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!

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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. Filing the FAFSA 101: In the past, the FAFSA was available in the fall.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

The most recent failure in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will leave many college students without critical financial aid as the fall semester approaches. Batch Corrections Batch corrections are aggregated digital changes to the FAFSA records of students.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

The most recent failure in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will leave many college students without critical financial aid as the fall semester approaches. Batch Corrections Batch corrections are aggregated digital changes to the FAFSA records of students.

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Student Research Foundation

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In 2026, 7,580 scholarships will be available to young people who take the PSAT/NMSQT in October 2024. The National Merit Scholarship Program, by requiring a test score from standardized testing, is just one notable instance where test-taking and financial aid are hardwired together.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Federal Student Aid has released the drafts of the 2026-27 FAFSA application materials, with the financial aid community having until April 7, 2025, to submit their feedback for consideration.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Federal Student Aid has released the first portion of the 2026-27 FAFSA Specifications Guide, which contains technical information related to the FAFSA Processing System (FPS) for the 2026-27 award year. Currently, the volume(s) below are available only in Excel spreadsheet format at this time.

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