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Predictions for 2025

Counselors' Corner

If I had done so last year, I would have predicted a FAFSA nightmare, an election that would take our breaths away, and a very different landscape for college athletes. Early trials suggest were in for a much better, maybe normal, year of FAFSA. What could happen is the weakening of ED by shipping key programs (FAFSA?)

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Divorced Parents, College Financial Aid & FAFSA

College Aid Consulting Services

Recently Elizabeth Spiers of Slate.com asked me to comment on one of their readers’ questions on divorced parents, college financial aid, & FAFSA. FAFSA or the CSS Profile? If you have questions about divorced parents, college financial aid, FAFSA, would like more information or clarification, please contact our staff.

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College Isn’t for Everyone? Um…

Counselors' Corner

The legislative hearings were focusing on a very simple idea in order to graduate from high school, a student would either have to complete the FAFSA, or fill out a form saying theyd thought about it and they didnt see any reason to fill out the FAFSA, so theyre waiving the requirement.

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The Ultimate College Application Checklist for Seniors: CollegeAdvisor x StudyLab

Student Research Foundation

In this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know about how to apply to college, including: Understanding college application requirements Keeping up with your college application checklist Building a balanced college list Writing standout college essays Asking for letters of recommendation Applying for financial aid, and more!

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The essential guide to sources of university funding for international students

IEFA

This article explores these sources of university funding to help students understand how they can sustain their educational pursuits and receive financial aid. Accessing these funds requires completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, which determines eligibility. Federal student aid (U.S.

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The “Non-Launch” of the 2024–25 FAFSA

College Planners of America

The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available through a soft launch by the Federal Student Aid (FSA) office of the U.S. The FSA released the following announcement on December 31, 2023: “During the soft launch, the FAFSA form will be available while we monitor site performance and form functionality.

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Get Federal Student Aid News and Resources at StudentAid.gov

Department of Education Homeroom Blog

StudentAid.gov/articles is your one-stop shop for a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the proper way to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form; what happens to your student loans when you get married; and how to protect yourself from student loan scams. Looking for ways to pay.