College Aid Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Financial aid offices can access the 2025-26 FAFSA Paper form through the FAFSA Partner Portal, as the Department of Education begins processing applications; functionality for student corrections will arrive in early 2025.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 15, 2025

While the fall often brings a flurry of applications, admissions deadlines, and award notifications, the summer months offer breathing rooma perfect opportunity for financial aid directors to host a parent-focused workshop that is proactive, supportive, and deeply informative. Shownot just tellwhat families will need to do.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 14, 2025

What You Can Do Right Now to Pay for College: Understand the Types of Aid Available Learn the basics of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), CSS Profile, grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study. Knowing what each type of aid covers—and who qualifies—will help you make informed decisions.

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The College Pod

MARCH 23, 2024

Visit college websites, review their financial aid pages, and contact the financial aid office for a comprehensive breakdown of expenses. Research Tuition and Fees When comparing colleges, pay close attention to the tuition and fees. These costs can vary significantly from one institution to another.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 2, 2025

These new opportunities mean schools must be ready to process increased financial aid applications quickly, equitably, and transparently. Understanding the specifics of your state’s policies ensures your admissions and financial aid offices are ready to guide families effectively.

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College Planners of America

JULY 8, 2025

The CSS Profile is an online college application administered by the College Board. Each year, use of the CSS Profile application allows students to access over $10 billion in non-Federal student aid. Annually, over 430,000 students receive an average of $45,000 in need-based aid from colleges using the Profile.

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IEFA

JANUARY 7, 2025

Federal student aid (U.S. students only) Federal student aid is for U.S. Accessing these funds requires completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, which determines eligibility. These offices can provide valuable guidance and support in identifying suitable financial aid programs.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 18, 2025

Personalized support, such as one-on-one meetings or open office hours, can make a significant difference in participation rates. Learn more about financial aid applications. Simplify the Application Process Complex application procedures can discourage families from completing the financial aid process.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 5, 2025

If the enrollment deposit is a financial burden, reach out to the admissions or financial aid office. Colleges will send important information about housing, orientation, tuition bills, and financial aid herenot to your personal email. Finally, dont forget to accept or deny aid in your college portal!

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 25, 2025

Providing tuition assistance to families requires a balance of financial responsibility, mission alignment, and a deep understanding of each household’s unique circumstances. Financial aid officers are at the heart of this process, ensuring that families receive the support they need while schools remain financially sustainable.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 4, 2025

I can remember the countless hours I spent sorting through tax documentation, applications, and spreadsheets I maintained on my own, Dodson shared. For families juggling work, parenting, and often multiple school applications, the time saved is invaluable. Benson closed with a look toward the future: This is just the beginning.

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The College Pod

JUNE 28, 2024

After submitting a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the Federal Student Aid office will send you a FAFSA Submission Summary. This document is an important part of the financial aid process. If you find any mistakes, you can correct them by logging back into your FAFSA application.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

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. Starting early will help you stay on top of deadlines and avoid missing out on potential aid.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 17, 2025

IT Directors: From Infrastructure Manager to Strategic Advocate While admissions and financial aid officers may be the daily users of a platform like SSS, IT Directors are often the key decision influencers. million applications helping schools distribute more than $5.7 billion in financial aid.

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College Planners of America

MAY 7, 2025

Carrying a fixed interest rate of 9.08% for both the 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years and no upper borrowing limit except from a colleges Cost of Attendance (COA) less other financial aid, PPLs allow parents to cover all college costs. A credit check is performed as part of the PPL application process.

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The College Pod

JUNE 8, 2024

It replaced the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) starting with the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ). But what exactly is the SAI, and how does it impact your family’s financial aid eligibility? What Is the Student Aid Index? The post What is Student Aid Index (SAI)?

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 31, 2024

With one month left until December 1, the Department of Education has released a comprehensive list of resources to help financial aid offices to prepare for the launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA application.

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College Planners of America

JULY 15, 2025

If not accepted, the student will receive notice early enough to submit applications to other colleges during the Regular Decision (RD) cycle. A college that has denied admission to an applicant during the ED cycle will usually defer consideration of the student to the RD period when admission standards are less rigorous.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 14, 2025

Throughout the evening, attendees had the opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and hear firsthand how direct integration to IRS tax information is changing the way schools process financial aid applications.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 15, 2023

During your student’s junior year, visiting college campuses is one of the highlights in the college application process. During these visits, The post Questions to Ask Financial Aid Offices During College Visits appeared first on CFAA. College visits are the best way to truly understand the vibe of each school.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The most prominent example is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a 108-question monster that the government has promised to simplify, although efforts have been delayed. How much a school, for example, can afford towards carrying out a financial aid program is critical. “Is said Gándara. “Or

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 12, 2024

My goal is to ensure that your child receives the maximum financial aid possible. The CSS Profile is a financial aid application required by over 200 colleges and universities in the United States. It is important to check with each college’s financial aid office to determine their specific deadline.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2023

Understand Custody Arrangements When applying for college financial aid, it’s important to understand how custody arrangements can impact your child’s eligibility. Financial aid applications typically require information about the custodial parent’s income and assets.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

It provides a variety of financial aid options, including the Pegasus Scholarship program for incoming first-year students. University of California, San Diego (UCSD) UCSD’s financial aid office assists students through grants, loans, and scholarship resources, with an emphasis on supporting low-income students.

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College Aid Consulting Services

OCTOBER 12, 2022

FAFSA applications started on October 1, 2022. It’s important for students to submit their applications for financial aid as soon as possible. The sooner you file your FAFSA the better your chances of maximizing your financial aid. Arizona Contact Your Financial Aid Office. After Oct.

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College Aid Services

JULY 22, 2024

The latest electronic announcement outlines 2024-25 federal guidelines to determine when a FAFSA applicant qualifies for independent status as a unaccompanied youth who is homeless, self-supporting, or at risk of being homeless.

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HEAG

MAY 17, 2024

Although the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves as a gateway for millions of students to access critical financial assistance to make their dreams of a higher education accessible, this year’s application rollout has added significant barriers to … Read more ».

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2023

Understand Custody Arrangements When applying for college financial aid, it’s important to understand how custody arrangements can impact your child’s eligibility. Financial aid applications typically require information about the custodial parent’s income and assets.

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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? Explaining the various deadlines and requirements for submitting the FAFSA form and other financial aid applications.

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HEAG

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Access to higher education is one of the most powerful tools to uplift individuals, families, and entire communities. However, the cost of education can be a significant barrier, especially for underrepresented students who may not be aware of the resources … Read more ».

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HEAG

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The release of the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been eagerly anticipated, but its roll-out has faced unforeseen issues, impacting students and colleges nationwide. On January 30, 2024, the Department announced that institutions and states will … Read more ».

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 10, 2023

Financial aid can come from many sources. This aid is often determined by information on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ). You can appeal your financial aid decision. Get in touch with your financial aid office to learn more about the appeal process.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 20, 2024

Your student’s ability to regularly monitor their college portal is essential to their application process, especially when it comes to staying updated and informed about financial aid tasks and deadlines. However, one tool that can make this journey smoother is often right at your student’s fingertips: the college portal.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 2, 2024

Update 8/1/24: Following its July 24th update, Federal Student Aid has clarified its guidance on resolving conflicting information for applicants or contributors that have FTI data and manually indicated that they did not file a U.S. tax return for 2022.

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HEAG

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As we approach the 2025-2026 academic year, financial aid offices across the country are facing a new challenge: the delayed release of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) until December 1, 2024. For many colleges and universities, this … Read more ».

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Financial Aid Offices can now utilize the Application Receipt Date on the 2024-25 paper FAFSA forms to determine a student’s eligibility for late disbursements using a copy of the original paper FAFSA, mailing receipts if there discrepancies.

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IEFA

JANUARY 3, 2024

Research top lenders, explore scholarships/grants and utilize university financial aid. Prepare for the loan application process, disbursement and repayment. They are available through your university’s financial aid office and are need-based, meaning they are awarded based on your financial situation.

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