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How Universities Can Support Undocumented Students as Federal Policies Continue to Threaten Them

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Many state policies block undocumented students from receiving in-state tuition — even if they completed their K-12 education there — and several states directly prohibit undocumented students from enrolling in many public universities. On top of that, undocumented students are ineligible for any federal financial aid.

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Early Action vs. Regular Decision: Which Is Best for Your Financial Aid Strategy for College?

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

If your family is navigating the financial aid process, the timing of your application can impact your financial aid strategy, too. Early Action vs. Regular Decision: The Basics Early action applications are typically due in early November and you hear back by mid-December. It’s also non-binding.

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How to Make College More Affordable: Why Early Financial Aid Planning Matters

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Starting early means youll be prepared when the time comes to submit your applications. The FAFSA is one of the most important applications youll fill out, and it opens every year on October 1st. This will make filling out your FAFSA or scholarship applications a lot easier. Happy planning, and good luck!

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From Junior to Senior Year: Your College Financial Aid Prep Starts Now

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Its never too early to start getting ready for college financial aid applications. Get Familiar with the FAFSA The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is your golden ticket to need-based financial aid. Heres some of my tips on application deadlines! Here are more tips on finding scholarships.

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The Essential Guide to Financial Aid for High School Juniors

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Keep Track of Important Deadlines : Financial aid deadlines vary by college, but the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) typically opens on October 1 each year. Be sure to reach out to these offices for information on scholarships, grants, and the application process. Want more personalized help paying for college?

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The PSLF Processing Pause – What You Should Know

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

Overview The Department of Education is temporarily pausing processing of PSLF applications & forms PSLF borrowers should download their information from their MOHELA account before April 30th Why is the Department pausing PSLF processing? Is MOHELA still going to service my loans after the transition to the new BPOs?

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‘It Depends’: Responding to Common Financial Aid Questions

NACAC's Admitted

Then, after graduation, students routinely seek advice as they check on upcoming student loan payments and may have new questions about graduate or professional school funding. Questions involving application status and refund status are very common, and the answers are rarely cut-and-dry. Student: Am I now done?