Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The FAFSA Simplification Act, scheduled to go into effect this year, will cut the number of questions on the notoriously difficult application for federal aid—which is also used in calculations for state and institutional awards—from 108 to 36 for most students. The consequences for students and their families could be serious.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Keeping track of the students’ academic progress will provide the postsecondary institutions with adequate information to make offers of direct admissions at the appropriate time, where acceptance and a guaranteed spot is extended even before an application is submitted. Concerned alumni groups.

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Symplicity

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Yet, sometimes, tight recruiting budgets and small teams make it difficult to split their time between proactively building pipelines and repetitive low-level tasks like screening and scheduling. With our newest release, employers will be able to automate applicant communication from application to hire through Applicant Autoresponders.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 28, 2023

But no worries, College Aid Consulting Services is here to offer you some tried-and-true tips for reducing stress during the application process. This can help you narrow down your list of schools and make your application process less stressful. All of these things will help you stay calm and focused during the application process.

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

While AI has long been an integral part of the selection process for many colleges, the ability to use AI in application essays is leading to significant discussions of its impact on student essays in the application process. by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. This is where AI could move counselor letters forward.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

All of us want you to feel more confident about the entire financial aid process, so that you can feel better through the next few years of college applications and acceptance. All Things FAFSA: FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The sooner you complete the FAFSA, the more aid you could be eligible for.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 18, 2023

As they explored things such as changing school start times and bus schedules, he saw the equity issues that could arise. We can learn things with the promise of ‘maybe this will be applicable because it will teach us something we didn’t know earlier.’” We can be a little more forward thinking. “We

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. adding in some weekend hours, increasing marketing, and scheduling more in-person and virtual open houses are some of the usual approaches. Promote (and support) flexible course schedules.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2023

Especially on college applications. Maybe it’s because I had a dental procedure scheduled in the morning. On college applications, don’t say race; tell your story. To students, if you were bashful before, don’t be. It’s time for all of us to tell our stories. Race impacts your life but you don’t say? Say it now. A roll back.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

As they explored things such as changing school start times and bus schedules, he saw the equity issues that could arise. We can learn things with the promise of ‘maybe this will be applicable because it will teach us something we didn’t know earlier.’” We can be a little more forward thinking. “We

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Counselors' Corner

OCTOBER 4, 2023

So I meet with my parents every week, and I have to stay in touch with someone I’ve only met once when I changed my schedule?” If you look at most college applications, there’s a section that has to be filled out by your school counselor. If your school is like most, this is when you’ll schedule classes for senior year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Louis Filmmakers Showcase and is scheduled to screen at the St. Dr. Tiffany Steele Steele says Rochester’s intention to support its cluster hires was clear during the application process. Clusterluck won the Best Documentary Feature Over 20 Minutes award at the St. Louis International Film Festival in November.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

There’s an application process and forms you need to file to pay for your college education. Before you begin applications this fall as a high school junior, there’s a few things you should know! The application for the 2025-2026 cycle should be online October 1, 2024. The early bird gets the money!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 4, 2024

Next, it’s filing the actual application and FAFSA (which has been its own experience this year!), Calculate your cash flow obligations: Most colleges will provide a schedule of payments for their costs, but be sure to take into consideration your other expenses as well. It’s not surprising!

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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. As soon as the application opens, be prepared to submit your paperwork.

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Counselors' Corner

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Several colleges with large applicant pools have released their first rounds of admissions decisions, and, predictably, these decisions have been met with a number of people howling at the moon, shouting at the rain, or simply scratching their heads. by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Deferrals aren’t always based on tangible factors.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Updates to the FAFSA Have Delayed College Financial Aid for Millions The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has undergone some major updates for the 2024-2025 application cycle. Please give the financial aid staff members grace and patience, as no one really knows what to expect with this application cycle.

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Counselors' Corner

MAY 10, 2023

Getting students on job sites, bringing employers into the school, lessons on hot national and regional jobs and soft skills, and a comprehensive aptitude test (by end of tenth grade, so students can plan schedules) are the minimums here— here’s a nice overview to guide you.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 29, 2024

Juniors: Although college seems to be far off, signing up and creating an account for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will ultimately give students a headstart when filling out financial aid forms. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 11, 2023

This year, we’re investing in several new modules which lay out the strategic application of the Civitas Learning platform. By discussing the intended outcome and walking you through the steps customers like you have taken to get there, we’re continuing to augment the strategic application of your solution. Underprovisioning?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How the FAFSA is Making Financial Aid More Accessible to Families Nationwide In the last year and a half, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – or FAFSA – has undergone major changes to make the application easier to complete for students nationwide. Some scholarships may even require the form to be completed.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 1, 2024

The college application and prep process is nearly over now, too! If you used estimated figures on your original FAFSA application, you must go back and ensure everything has been pulled properly for your FAFSA paperwork. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2023

The first Black woman in the position, she revamped the admissions process to make it more holistic, decreasing the emphasis on GPAs and GREs and adding opportunities for applicants to show their compassion, commitment to health equity, and how their life experiences had shaped them.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

For students, variable class offerings in both modality and timing, along with online resources they can access on their own schedule, is vital to helping them succeed in the classroom and earn their degree.

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. adding in some weekend hours, increasing marketing, and scheduling more in-person and virtual open houses are some of the usual approaches. Promote (and support) flexible course schedules.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 9, 2024

A Soft Launch of This Year’s Financial Aid Application is Causing Frustration For months, parents, students, and financial aid experts alike have been waiting for the 2024-2025 FAFSA to go live. The Education Department opened the FAFSA this month – in a soft launch that’s causing confusion and frustration for applicants.

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Counselors' Corner

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Dear US Department of Education: Thank you for taking action on the long-standing request from students, parents, colleges, and counselors for updating the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 3, 2023

This has been the biggest update in 40 years for the FAFSA and we’re all ready to see what the new application looks like. Here’s what we do know about the updated FAFSA and your student’s college financial aid process so far: Applicants will be able to pull data from their tax returns. Are there any format updates to the FAFSA?

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Counselors' Corner

MAY 17, 2023

Students are wandering into your office, asking about summer programs that could fill what someone (like Mom or Dad) sees as way too empty of a summer schedule. On the other hand, most of those early registration programs cost way too much, and do way less for a student’s college application than most people believe.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Why You Should Respond to Financial Aid Verification Requests Quickly Throughout the college admissions and financial aid application season, one of the most worrying emails you can receive is a request for more information. This does not mean that your student’s application has any issues. Don’t stress! Read why in today’s blog post!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 5, 2024

How to Start Preparing for College Applications in the Fall High school juniors are now halfway through their junior year of high school. As of this moment, they have only eight or nine months left to complete preliminary activities before your application. re your application.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Try to maintain a regular sleep schedule, even during study breaks. JHU affiliates must complete an application before visiting the pantry. Here are some tips: Schedule short exercise breaks, even if it is just a quick walk or a few stretches. Here are some tips: Aim for about 7-9 hours of sleep each night.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The application processes are daunting. Instead, new student orientation, advising, and other supports are focused on assessing whether students need remediation, introducing students to the college, and helping them schedule their first-term courses. Many community college students have Petty’s experience.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the means by which students obtain their fair share of the billions of dollars in Federal, state, and college financial aid to help defray the cost of college. But applicants will not have net cost information when it’s most needed — in time to identify their best-fit college.

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

But you just spent three hours a day on schedule changes; why not write up to three letters a day in those three hours? I checked your schedule, and you’re on track to graduate, and last time we talked, you were thinking about State U for life after high school. What’s that—you can’t do a letter in 20 or 30 minutes?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

I always encourage my CFAA Families to talk frankly about money, budgeting, and smart borrowing throughout the application process. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college. It’s important to enjoy this joyous occasion and celebrate your student.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Scheduling: While some adult learners prefer to complete programs full-time and attend daytime, weekday courses, adult learners’ competing priorities can make full-time and/or daytime courses difficult to attend for some.

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