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4 Things to Highlight on Your College Application

Student Research Foundation

Many students want to stand out on their college applications and make a good first impression, but they are unsure where to start and what to include. Colleges review hundreds of applications and many prestigious colleges have low acceptance rates, so it’s important to be prepared before you start applying.

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What Happens After You Say Yes? Navigating Post-Decision Steps for College

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Complete Housing and Orientation Requirements If youre living on campus, watch for housing application deadlines. Submit Final Documents Most schools will ask for final high school transcripts and possibly immunization records or placement test scores. These items can hold up your registration if not submitted on time.

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Navigating the College Application Process: A Timeline for Success

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

College applications have many steps and lots of components that have to be completed in an accurate and timely manner. While the bulk of the application process occurs in your senior year, there’s plenty you can do in your early high school years to help prepare too. If that’s not feasible for you, that’s okay too!

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Over 3.2 Million Borrowers Impacted by Servicing Errors During First Month of Repayment

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

Contributing to the confusion, the Department’s loan servicers have committed numerous widespread and documented errors in billing borrowers and managing their loans. million IDR applications waiting to be processed. million federal student loan borrowers during the first month of repayment.

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The CSS Profile Can Increase Financial Aid

College Planners of America

In addition to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ), some college-bound students complete another application called the College Scholarship Service Profile (the Profile ). Deadlines for submission vary by college but usually align with a college’s application deadline. What Is the Profile? Adoptive parents.

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Use the CSS Profile for Aid From Top Colleges

College Planners of America

The College Board’s College Scholarship Service (CSS) isn’t free, but submitting a CSS Profile application form is an inexpensive way to apply for aid from the institutions that participate in the service. The Profile enables an applicant to be considered for a college’s scholarships, stipends, grants, and loans. The fee is $25.00

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How to Address The Two Biggest Hurdles in Community College Virtual Onboarding?

EAB

For example, students may be asked to track down official high school transcripts, complete 3-4 hours’ worth of placement testing, or upload sensitive documents. Allow leniency in transcripts and placement testing. Automatically schedule an advising appointment for a student after they complete their application.