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Minoritized, First-Gen Students Most at Risk from FAFSA Delays

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The worst-case scenario, we expect less students to access and attain a critical postsecondary credential. My concern is that these gaps in attainment, the gaps in access to good jobs with benefits, health care and retirement, will continue to not go into the hands of folks who could benefit the most.”

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NADOHE Panel: Colleges Must Prepare for Affirmative Action Verdicts Now

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Schools should take time this fall to inventory all of their relevant policies and practices, Coleman said, and to gather the institutional and external research that could provide a foundation for how to make any necessary changes.

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The 2024-25 FAFSA Roadmap

College Planners of America

The Tables below describe the elements of the Roadmap for stakeholder groups and list the delivery dates.

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Data-Informed College Decisions: Students Deserve Clear, Consistent, and Complete Financial Aid Offers

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

A high degree of variation, however, exists in financial aid offer letters sent from different colleges, and many do not clearly convey critical information to their prospective students. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid office. 6] National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

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Department of Education Announces Steps to Make Better FAFSA® More Readily Accessible

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“These steps are a direct response to input we’ve received from financial aid administrators and college and university presidents about where they’re seeing challenges in implementing Better FAFSA and the concrete ways and steps we can take that help them process this information easier and simpler,” said Cardona.

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The “Non-Launch” of the 2024–25 FAFSA

College Planners of America

If your form is unavailable when you or your family members try to access it, please try again later. It’s an understatement to call this a disappointment for all concerned with the orderly and timely disbursement of the $7 billion in Federal student aid for 2024-25 as well as billions more through state and institutional aid programs.

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5 Must-Know Tips and Tricks for New Financial Aid Professionals

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Bonus tip: The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) has a lot of valuable resources for financial aid professionals. Premium School and Student Services (SSS) members get access to their Financial Aid Forum to ask questions and find support. . Remember, it’s okay to ask for help!