School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 12, 2025

With TaxStatus’ advanced IRS integration, SSS provides schools with immediate access to verified financial data while safeguarding families through secure identity verification methods, including ID.me. Transform your Financial Aid experience and learn more at their upcoming webinar.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2023

Institutions are also improving their financial aid offerings. This year, Queens revamped its scholarship levels and allocation of aid to meet a higher percentage of students’ financial need. Even applications are changing.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For example, we led the field in urging Congressional lawmakers to restore allowable uses of financial data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to evaluate programs, conduct research, and provide student support services. Weve kept close watch over changes in federal data collections and uses.

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The College Pod

JUNE 1, 2024

Understanding how to get college financial aid can be confusing, especially for parents. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), now shorter than its predecessor, is a key part of getting money to help pay for your child's college education. >>RELATED: Financial Aid Guide Who Fills Out the FAFSA?

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 9, 2025

Whether its researching schools, mapping out your academic path, or building a standout application, early planning sets the stage for success. Be an active member of your clubs and teamsoffer to run a meeting, plan an event, or ask your coach for extra practice. Colleges love self-starters! Want help building the perfect college list?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 5, 2025

VenturEd Solutions was proud to be a Diamond sponsor at this annual event where over 3,000 educators, administrators, and industry leaders gathered to explore the future of independent schools. This powerful financial aid solution simplifies the awarding process, making it easier, faster, and more accurate for schools.

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The College Pod

MARCH 21, 2025

It’s a detailed report colleges publish every year, filled with facts about admissions, financial aid, and what really matters in the application process. It has tons of facts about who gets in, how many students apply, what test scores they had , and how much financial aid was given. And the good news?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 14, 2025

This exclusive event brought together financial aid directors, heads of schools, admissions and enrollment directors to celebrate a groundbreaking partnership between TaxStatus and School and Student Services (SSS)a collaboration transforming financial aid processing for private K-12 schools across the country.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Reflections from our recent Postsecondary Value Community of Practice event By: Marián Vargas and Eleanor Eckerson Peters “ Postsecondary value is not just a framework, but a lens through which to see the world, [and] it must be infused into the DNA of our collective efforts.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions. Dr. Erika D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. EAB attributed to this to the larger role that family connections, word of mouth, and community events often play in HBCU recruitment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. EAB attributed to this to the larger role that family connections, word of mouth, and community events often play in HBCU recruitment.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

By offering strong financial aid programs, they foster more equitable and diverse learning environments. These programs not only provide immediate financial relief but also serve as a long-term investment in the future of students from underserved communities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Among the services it provides to first-year students are individualized academic advising, tutoring and community-building events. It accepts 50 students per year, who receive a $1,000 financial stipend, priority registration, personalized academic and life coaching, and a Spanish-language orientation for parents. This makes it real.”

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 11, 2022

Summer is here, which means financial aid season is just around the corner, and many of you will be opening digital piles of applications in September. Taking a proactive approach to completing your K-12 financial aid prep tasks can help ease some of the burdens. How many applicants were children of staff?

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The College Pod

MARCH 7, 2025

Maybe you got into your dream school, only to be shocked by the financial aid package. Do you see yourself thriving in a big, energetic school with nonstop events, or would you feel more at home in a smaller, tight-knit community? Comparing Financial Aid Packages Not all financial aid offers are created equal.

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Counselors' Corner

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As you get ready for break, here are a few gentle reminders: Finishing college applications Some of you are planning on using part of break to complete your college applications. If you think you can produce your best work, complete your college applications before break. You really deserve a breather.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 1, 2022

1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens. Mid-December: Decisions arrive for early action and early decision applicants. March – April: Decisions arrive for regular decision applicants. This free application opens every year on Oct. Recurring dates: Oct. May 1: National College Decision Day.

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

To be sure, the process of starting college, and the application process that accompanies it, can have its moments of anxiety and uncertainty. Applying to college opens students to scrutiny in ways few other events in life do, and the uncertainty that accompanies the college application process can be rife with doubts.

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IEFA

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Financial reasons While higher education abroad can be expensive, overseas institutions may offer scholarship programs and student loans that home countries simply cannot afford to provide. Career prospects Prospective employers may see an international education as an asset on a job application.

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IEFA

AUGUST 26, 2022

Your scholarship application should include information, but your scholarship essay should convince the committee that you should get the award. Because scholarship judges often read hundreds or even thousands of scholarship essays, differentiating your application from the other candidates is very necessary. The Planning Phase.

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Student Research Foundation

OCTOBER 9, 2024

While the college application process may seem straightforward on paper, actually going through it is another story. As such, many students struggle with how to organize school work while managing college application deadlines. How does the College Application process work? When should you start college applications?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 27, 2024

Understand Financial Aid Options : Familiarize yourself and your student with the financial aid options available at the college. Explore scholarships, grants, and student loans, and don’t hesitate to reach out to the financial aid office for guidance.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 25, 2024

High school juniors are beginning to get their college application journey started. All of these events (including the basketball tournament!) But until then, it can feel chaotic and overwhelming – especially to those juniors who are figuring out their college application to do list. What are your application deadlines?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 24, 2023

Consider New Revenue Streams Adding a new revenue stream can open up many possibilities, like offering more financial aid or a new extracurricular club. Consider adding a financial aid resource hub to your website for easily accessible information.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As schools handle sensitive information, such as family financial records and student data, it’s essential to prioritize cyber awareness and implement strong security measures. This is particularly crucial when it comes to financial aid solutions, which often involve collecting and storing highly sensitive information.

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Students and families who fill out the FAFSA presume that colleges will get their information immediately and be able to make financial aid determinations. Once FAFSA data is released to us, we are committed to sharing financial aid information as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.”

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EAB

APRIL 5, 2023

3 recommendations to make your admissions practices more equitable My previous enrollment leadership roles spanned admissions, financial aid, and advising, so I understand all too well how each phase of a student’s educational journey is impacted by policies in each of these offices. Source: McGuire 2.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We continue to monitor events in Washington, but a compromise that would keep the government operating appears increasingly unlikely. Financial aid. Johns Hopkins students who receive federal financial aid will not be penalized if the shutdown delays their payments to the university. Clinical reimbursement.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Factors Contributing to Move-In Melt Based on our last year’s data, we saw move-in melt primarily happening in two student groups: international students and students without financial aid packages where the enrollment team believes they may be eligible for need-based aid. So, what’s going on with these student populations?

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Scholarship awards and financial aid can help ease the financial burden of attending college. The application involves essays and reference letters, both of which can be written in English or Spanish. Tips to make your scholarship application stand out. Submitting an incomplete application is a recipe for disaster.

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EAB

APRIL 24, 2023

Application deadlines always build a sense of urgency among prospective students—multiple application deadlines create multiple periods of urgency throughout the enrollment cycle. Sixty-five percent of those students say they need more information, such as details about financial aid and overall cost, to make an enrollment decision.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

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. You have a really broad national lens on CBOs, and particularly CBOs that are supporting students on their college application journey.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Recipients are chosen on a competitive basis through an open call for applications from eligible Commonwealth countries. The scholarship also provides mentoring and access to exclusive events. The post UK International Student Scholarships appeared first on International Education and Financial Aid Blog.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Giving Tuesday takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving , which means this event will occur on November 29, 2022. Since the event’s inception, thousands of educational institutions have joined in to increase donations for targeted campaigns and annual funds. . Features include: Fast application delivery.

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IEFA

APRIL 28, 2023

Not only will you gain valuable knowledge and skills that employers highly value but also have access to resources such as internships and networking events. Through internships and networking events, students can gain valuable hands-on experience and build professional connections that can be beneficial in their careers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

What she didnt have was a financial roadmap - or any way to pay for her education I had no financial aid packet, no 529 plan, no savings, nothing, Williams-Franklin recalls in an interview with Diverse. My parents were young parents who never had the opportunity to attend college before I began my own college journey.

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