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Contributors Without SSNs Gain FAFSA Access, Webinar Training Scheduled for May 3

College Aid Services

Users without a Social Security Number (SSN) will have access to the 2024-25 FAFSA thanks to a series of changes that the Department has recently implemented to address the ongoing issues for this population.

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Assumption U to Counteract FAFSA Delay by Offering Aid Early

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The FAFSA Simplification Act, scheduled to go into effect this year, will cut the number of questions on the notoriously difficult application for federal aid—which is also used in calculations for state and institutional awards—from 108 to 36 for most students. Weiner, president of Assumption. Dr. Gregory S.

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Fixing FASFA: Black Students and HBCUs Will Lose the Most

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Harry Williams The changes in the FAFSA process adds an additional layer of complexity to an already intricate system, creating more hurdles for Black students to access and secure the financial aid that is crucial for their educational journey. Another crucial issue pertains to delays in processing student FASFA applications.

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New Year’s Eve FAFSA? Uh, No.

Counselors' Corner

The old FAFSA had more questions than many income tax forms, and even though I was rooting for the updated version that consisted of two questions (“What’s the income of your household? You can imagine our, um, surprise when the weeks before Thanksgiving brought the announcement there’s a very good chance FAFSA will roll out December 31.

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Navigating Financial Aid at the 20 Most Searched Colleges and Universities

College Aid Consulting Services

Here, we’ll dive into what interest in these schools could mean for students seeking financial aid and how working with a financial aid advisor on your FAFSA and/or CSS Profile could be your ticket to unlocking more funding opportunities. Negotiate Aid Offers: Learn the art of financial aid appeals to potentially secure more funding.

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The 2024-2025 FAFSA is Live – Or Is It?

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

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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When Will the 2024-2025 FAFSA Be Available?

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

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. When is the FAFSA due? Still Want More Help?

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