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

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Need-Based Aid and FAFSA Timing Need-based financial aid is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Many schools use the FAFSA and CSS Profile for additional aid analysis. This is particularly true at schools where aid is not awarded on a rolling basis.

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

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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. Keep track of deadlines for both the FAFSA and any scholarships you want to apply for. 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

Get Familiar with the FAFSA The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is your golden ticket to need-based financial aid. While the FAFSA doesnt open until October 1st of your senior year, its never too early to get familiar with the process. 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. Youll fill out the FAFSA your senior year, but its a good idea to familiarize yourself with the process now. Want more personalized help paying for college?

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Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs 

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Its not enough to provide financial aidstudents also need academic guidance, mentoring, and personalized advising to stay on track. TRIO Student Support Services, in particular, raises completion rates for Pell Grant recipients and ensures our federal investment results in degrees, not dropouts.

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More Than 10,000 TRIO Alumni Urge Congress to Protect Federal TRIO Programs

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In addition to its proven effectiveness, TRIO is essential in rural communities and under-resourced schools that often lack the infrastructure to support students from historically marginalized backgrounds. TRIO bridges that gapproviding personalized advising, mentorship, academic support, and a clear pathway to college completion.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Launches Inaugural Award for Institutional Effectiveness to Scale TRIO Student Support Services Practices Campus-Wide

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We look forward to celebrating colleges that have woven SSS best practices into advising, resource alignment, and opportunity-focused planning. “In Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Nicole Norfles, Ed.D.,