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FAFSA Delay Will Cause Problems 

College Planners of America

This will adversely affect the college plans of students planning to apply in the 2023-24 admissions cycle as well as students who need to re-apply for Federal aid each year. Schools and financial aid offices have built their timelines on college advising and FAFSA help around an October 1 release date.

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Appealing Financial Aid Awards – Part 1

College Planners of America

When To Appeal The financial aid offices of colleges are extremely busy just prior to May 1, the enrollment deadline for most schools. If a student is to appeal for additional aid, they are advised not to wait until near the deadline if possible, especially if they seek merit-based aid.

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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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