Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2024

Two political leaders allege that a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form error is preventing students with contributors, including parents and spouses, who do not have a Social Security Number from completing the U.S. Department of Education’s new FAFSA form.

FAFSA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Greg Nayor In what has been another delay, ED announced last week that schools and agencies involved in financial aid will receive Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information – which they use to determine student total financial aid offerings – until the first half of March. 8 – had left applicants frustrated.

FAFSA

College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2023

Our office gets many questions on college financial aid, FAFSA, and divorced parents advice 2023. Financial aid applications typically require information about the custodial parent’s income and assets. Complete the FAFSA The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most common application for financial aid.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Federal Student Aid has started to email FAFSA applicants to advise them to check their form’s status in “the first half of March.” ” The communication failed short of providing any new information or an exact date.

Advising

College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2023

Discover our Top 10 FAFSA Tips for Divorced Parents in 2024—expert guidance tailored for navigating college financial aid. These insights stem from frequent inquiries and our seasoned experience in aiding divorced parents with the FAFSA. Both parents’ income and assets are reported on the FAFSA, even if divorced and/or remarried.

FAFSA

College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 26, 2023

Many people that inquire about our Financial Aid advisor services want to know what are the responsibilities of a FAFSA preparer? The FAFSA form determines a student’s eligibility for federal grants, loans, and work-study programs. Preparing and submitting the FAFSA form on behalf of the student or family.

FAFSA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

Problems related to the rollout of the new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) impacted the responses of parents. Fifty-two percent of families reported problems submitting the FAFSA. This emphasizes a key recommendation from the paper, which is to build robust parent communication. Smith University (JCSU).

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 1, 2023

To assist with planning and communicating changes to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, the Department of Education has released a presentation with information and screenshots of the 2024–25 online FAFSA form.

FAFSA

EAB

JUNE 13, 2023

Podcast Will FAFSA Simplification Make Life Easier for Colleges and Applicants? EAB’s Kathy Ruby and Madeleine Rhyneer explore changes to FAFSA forms themselves and to how the federal government calculates eligibility for student financial aid. EAB · Will FAFSA Simplification Make Life Easier for Colleges and Applicants?

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College Planners of America

MAY 13, 2023

The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) integrates major changes in the way students will apply for Federal student aid. Education Department (ED), these changes will help students by enabling a better and simpler FAFSA experience. According to the U.S.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Be Prepared for a Fast Financial Aid Application Cycle It’s a well known fact that the “early bird gets the worm” and as I’ve talked about often on the blog, the earlier you submit your financial aid paperwork, the better chance you have of more funding for college. What Does It Mean for the FAFSA This Year?

FAFSA

EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Blogs How enrollment leaders should navigate the new FAFSA processing delay Like all of us, you've probably been closely tracking the progress of the new FAFSA form this year: in particular, how the Department of Education is planning to roll it out to students, families, and institutions. (If Thanks for your patience.”

FAFSA

College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2024

Due to the disastrous rollout of the new FAFSA, most new and continuing students still don’t know how much college will cost them next year. FAFSA submissions have declined as a result, but not equally across all demographics. One affected applicants with no Social Security Number (SSN) for themselves or a parent.

FAFSA

College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2024

Due to the disastrous rollout of the new FAFSA, most new and continuing students still don’t know how much college will cost them next year. FAFSA submissions have declined as a result, but not equally across all demographics. One affected applicants with no Social Security Number (SSN) for themselves or a parent.

FAFSA

EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

Blogs What enrollment leaders need to know about the upcoming FAFSA changes Updated April 2023 As most of us in enrollment know, the FAFSA is set to substantially change for the 2024-2025 academic year. Fall 2023 – The FAFSA Estimator will be released, allowing students to determine eligibility for federal student aid.

FAFSA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Leroy Morishita There are ongoing bilingual outreach efforts to the local community. “We We have a wonderful program called Pathways, where we do outreach to middle schools, high schools and community colleges, providing application clinics and parent academies,” says Dr. Leroy M. Morishita, interim president at CSULA.

Retention

EAB

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Pages 34-46 include recommendations for communication and advice from CBO advisors. Application review. This short guide shares recommendations for new admissions counselors as they start reviewing applications. 10 Practices for Improved Yield Communications. Improve yield communications. FAFSA Resource Center.

Financial aid

Counselors' Corner

OCTOBER 25, 2023

An English teacher’s daughter got into Princeton, so now she tells every Ivy League applicant just what to do to get in. This kind of communication is valued by teachers, as long as it’s short and to the point. by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. A History teacher’s son got no financial aid, so he now tells students not to bother to apply.

Counseling

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

MAY 1, 2024

Missouri State News FAFSA Priority Deadline is May 1 Missouri State University is extending the financial aid priority deadline from April 1 to May 1. This gives students more time to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, which determines their eligibility for financial aid and university-funded scholarships.

Financial aid

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

APRIL 1, 2024

Missouri State News Missouri State Extends FAFSA Deadline Missouri State is extending the financial aid priority deadline from April 1 to May 1. This gives students more time to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. Please refer students to the Office of Financial Aid for more information.

Advising

EAB

JULY 17, 2023

As for students who didn’t file their FAFSA, many of these students may be first-generation or low-income students who need more support to make it to the first day of classes. In some cases, melt is amplified because of ineffective communication. Be sure to share updates about how upcoming FAFSA changes will affect affordability.

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 22, 2022

Those questions begin as families work to complete the FAFSA for the first time and continue for the entire time a student is enrolled in college. Questions involving application status and refund status are very common, and the answers are rarely cut-and-dry. Student: OK, when I turn all of this in, I’m done, right?

Financial aid

NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 22, 2022

Those questions begin as families work to complete the FAFSA for the first time and continue for the entire time a student is enrolled in college. Questions involving application status and refund status are very common, and the answers are rarely cut-and-dry. Checking on Application Status. Student: Am I now done?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 29, 2024

Seniors: Students need to communicate with financial aid offices, school counselors and their families to determine what option and financial aid path is going to be the best option for everyone. Juniors: With upcoming deadlines, incoming seniors need to start planning and staying on track to prepare to complete all forms and applications.

Financial aid

EAB

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Not only do they have high expectations when it comes to digital communication, but they’re also engaging with more colleges than ever before, so a growing number of schools are competing for their attention at any given time. Just because students do not engage with your initial communication, that does not mean they are a lost cause. -->.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Let’s look at how to best prepare for and complete financial aid applications. It includes all applicable expenses, e.g., tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, and transportation. How Do I Complete a Financial Aid Application? What Happens After I Submit a Financial Aid Application? What Documents Will I Need?

Financial aid

EAB

APRIL 14, 2023

Navigate’s new Recruitment Management module takes the best parts of conventional CRMs—like individual and scalable email communications, event tracking, and funnel engagement data—and merges it with Navigate’s proven student-centered framework. learn more about the recruitment management module 2.

Student success

EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Source: EAB Student Communication Preferences Survey 2023) --> Financial concerns are highly correlated to both stopping out and mental health challenges. FAFSA Guidance : Students receive support when completing FAFSA and throughout the verification process. Financial hardship is the #1 reason students stop out.

Student loans

College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

Before applying for a PPL, the student must submit the FAFSA to the ED. The FAFSA becomes available online on October 1 every year (It was delayed for the 2024-25 school year only). The FAFSA process will determine if the student is eligible for subsidized and unsubsidized student loans, Pell Grants, and/or the Work-Study Program.

Financial aid

College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

Before applying for a PPL, the student must submit the FAFSA to the ED. The FAFSA becomes available online on October 1 every year (It was delayed for the 2024-25 school year only). The FAFSA process will determine if the student is eligible for subsidized and unsubsidized student loans, Pell Grants, and/or the Work-Study Program.

Financial aid

EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Jordan also shares tips for admissions teams who want to communicate and work more effectively with CBOs to boost enrollment. And they're offering tactical college application support, but they're also offering the sticky stuff, the social and emotional stuff that really only someone who's close in age can provide to a student.

Advising

EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Across the course of an Enroll360 campaign, or any other extensive marketing campaign, you will communicate a variety of topics. Trained (practically since birth) to interact with online media sources, Gen Z students have reported that their biggest “turn-offs” in college communications are inauthentic-seeming images or stories.

Communication

EAB

MAY 23, 2023

Success in winning market share will increasingly depend on communicating a compelling vision of what makes your institution different and special —your unique DNA, if you will. This can be tough, given that many schools are set up to serve the same types of students in pretty similar ways.

Mental health

EAB

JULY 18, 2023

And without testing it, we are missing applications of ChatGPT that can help us be more efficient. Here’s an example: A note about external writing with ChatGPT: As you’ve probably seen, there are lots of applications for AI-supported marketing. Without forging a deeper understanding of AI, we are leaving too much on the table.

Application

EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

This is understandable—you’re unlikely to make your class if you don’t have enough applicants, no matter how great your processes are. labor-intensive—applicant review. (By Even so, this result is a little surprising given the very serious problems that staffing shortfalls have created for admission teams.

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College Planners of America

JANUARY 8, 2024

But when students contact the “employer,” they are asked to pay a fee or to provide personal or financial information to complete the job application process. Firms are illegitimate if: They charge a fee for assisting students in the completion of the FAFSA form. Their communications contain spelling or grammatical errors.

Financial aid

EAB

AUGUST 29, 2023

And when your tech does not work the way you need it to, and when you're trying to recruit from the same pool of applicants that you've already been working for a long time, it is crucial that you look to your tech and see how you can do better. Not just for the students that you're trying to recruit, but for the teams that are also.

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