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Minoritized, First-Gen Students Most at Risk from FAFSA Delays

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This year, helping her high school seniors through the newly simplified FAFSA application process has been more stressful than simple. Iné Collins has been a school counselor at Ewing High School in New Jersey since August 2022. Iné Collins, school counselor at Ewing High School in New Jersey. Longino works with Chicago Public Schools (CPS).

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When Early Isn’t Enough: Finding Strength After College Rejection

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

If theres another school that you were interested in with rolling admissions, now may be time to submit your application. Review Your Application & Goals Reflect on your personal strengths and goals. This is also an ideal time to review your application and determine where to make possible changes for future rounds.

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Stay Ahead: The Ultimate College Application Timeline and Tips for High School Students

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Staying organized is key to managing deadlines, essays, recommendation letters, and other essential components of your application. That’s why today I want to share my ultimate college application timeline – and some tips – to help you stay on track! These hours look great on your applications!

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It’s Never Too Early (or Too Late) to Apply to Scholarships: A Guide for College Students & Families

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Build a Strong Portfolio: Scholarships often require essays, letters of recommendation, and detailed applications. Starting early gives you time to develop your writing skills, gather necessary documents, and refine your applications for maximum impact. It’s not generally as simple as filling out a form.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

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Wolanin established the program in memory of Dr. Wolanin, who championed student financial aid and college access. Wolanin was a faculty mentor of Stoner’s at the University of Wisconsin, and Stoner has been involved in supporting all five cycles of the internship program thus far. COE and the family of Thomas R.