CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 31, 2025

Get Familiar with the FAFSA The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is your golden ticket to need-based financial aid. While the FAFSA doesnt open until October 1st of your senior year, its never too early to get familiar with the process. Here are more tips on finding scholarships.

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COE

JANUARY 8, 2024

COE Empowers TRIO Community with Exclusive “Better FAFSA” Support Series January 8, 2024 — by Nicole Norfles January brings a revolutionary development – the release of the Better FAFSA. COE invites its members to attend an exclusive, three-part series, “Working with the 2024 Better FAFSA.” Register here.

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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. What Does It Mean for the FAFSA This Year?

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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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 3, 2023

What We Know About the New FAFSA and Financial Aid Offers As a result of the FAFSA Simplification Act in 2020, the FAFSA has been updated to help millions of students and families maximize their financial aid for college. Are there any format updates to the FAFSA? Families must consent to be able to receive financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

More about Jodi and College Financial Aid Advisors Jodi is a FAFSA financial advisor who helps with the financial aid process to help families of college students maximize their financial aid. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college. Happy college hunting!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Here is what to do if you receive a request for verification for your FAFSA: Stay alert Review your Student Aid Report, check your email, and visit college portals regularly to find out if your application has been selected for verification. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

JANUARY 5, 2023

Students interested in applying for the MoState Access Award must submit their FAFSA to MSU by February 1. The annual COTA Conference is scheduled for Friday, February 24 th in Jefferson City MO at the Truman State Office Building, to run from 9am-3pm. Learn more about the MoState Access Award. Inside Higher Ed Article.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

More about Jodi and College Financial Aid Advisors Jodi is a FAFSA financial advisor who helps with the financial aid process to help families of college students maximize their financial aid. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

How Finding Money for College Is Now Easier Than Ever For the last 40+ years, students and families have been frustrated by the process of filing the FAFSA. The hope, of course, is that all these changes will motivate more families to file a FAFSA and qualify for federal financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 12, 2024

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) : In a normal year, the FAFSA will open on October 1st. All schools will require you to file the FAFSA. CSS Profile: Some colleges require this in addition to the FAFSA. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Here’s just some of the recent blogs about college financial aid that I recommend: The Beginner’s Guide to Financial Aid : Get the most out of your financial aid application by learning more about how the process works. All Things FAFSA: FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The FAFSA: Your First Step to Financial Aid The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your starting point. Filling out the FAFSA is easier than ever with online tools that guide you step by step. If you want to read some of my tips to prepare for the 2025-2026 FAFSA, check out recent blogs here!

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Schedule a demo empower ’ s individual student services tracking goes beyond grades and testing, providing insights into financial aid, application status, and other crucial data. Schedule a demo with the knowledgeable staff at COE, gain the knowledge, and let empower transform your program.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 26, 2024

Admission Application Deadlines I’ve mentioned these application deadlines in previous blogs this month, but they’re worth repeating! FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): The FAFSA should open on October 1st of this year (2024-2025 application cycle was different because of the new changes).

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 5, 2024

Read one of my blogs here! Sit down with your parents or guardians and complete the FAFSA and, if necessary for your schools, the CSS Profile. Find more tips on how to complete the FAFSA or CSS Profile on the blog! One of the most important is to have your FAFSA completed by October 15th.

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EAB

DECEMBER 13, 2022

EAB Enrollment Blog. Learn the basics of organizing your visit schedule. While this blog is geared toward tips to prevent summer melt, it includes advice on texting prospects that can help you better reach families year-round. FAFSA Resource Center. Adaptable, ready-to-use content to encourage FAFSA submissions.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Maximize Your Financial Aid By Understanding the New Student Aid Index One of the biggest updates to the FAFSA is the introduction of the Student Aid Index (SAI). Starting with the 2024-2025 FAFSA cycle, that will no longer be the case. In the past, smaller businesses were not considered an asset on the FAFSA but they now will be.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Start with FAFSA If you are not yet familiar with the term FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), now’s the perfect time to learn about it all! Filing the FAFSA is the first stop to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and most institutional college financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 27, 2024

Complete the FAFSA : Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. The information provided in the FAFSA determines eligibility for various types of aid, so don’t delay. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Divorced or Separated Parents Must File a Non-Custodial CSS Profile for Financial Aid This fall, if you’re the parent of a rising senior or college age student, you may find yourself filing forms like the FAFSA and completing a CSS Profile. The FAFSA does not require this additional paperwork. Want more help with college financial aid?

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Schedule a demo Terrance Hamm: How has empower impacted your program? Hamm Click to view the page: From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey Blog From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey by Kimberly Jones Click to view the page: From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 1, 2024

I see families complete the FAFSA with great expectations but they’re often disappointed when they don’t qualify for as much aid as they’d hoped. More about Jodi and College Financial Aid Advisors Jodi is a FAFSA financial advisor who helps with the financial aid process to help families of college students maximize their financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 3, 2024

I’ve shared some important money lessons on the blog before. This may include applying for additional scholarships, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early, and exploring alternative funding sources. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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The Counseling Geek

MAY 16, 2024

This blog post aims to uncover the hidden burdens placed on educators who often manage the entirety of the College Board’s AP programs without appropriate (or realistically any) compensation, and how the financial practices of the College Board raise questions about its operation as a nonprofit entity.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 20, 2024

Set Reminders : Have your student schedule regular check-ins with the college portal. Schedule your FREE 15 minute call. More about Jodi and College Financial Aid Advisors Jodi is a FAFSA financial advisor who helps with the financial aid process to help families of college students maximize their financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 25, 2024

On the blog, I’ve shared tips about what to ask the financial aid office during campus visits but today, I want to discuss questions that you should ask an admissions office. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 21, 2024

More about Jodi and College Financial Aid Advisors Jodi is a FAFSA financial advisor who helps with the financial aid process to help families of college students maximize their financial aid. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 3, 2024

Websites like Upwork, Fiverr, and Tutor.com provide opportunities to earn extra income on your own schedule. Schedules can often be crafted around their classwork, so it’s a great option if your student can handle it! #8: Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 15, 2024

Unfortunately, time is ticking – even with extended deadlines at some schools due to the FAFSA updates. With this year’s FAFSA issues , lead with kindness and patience throughout your interactions with the financial aid offices as they’re likely overwhelmed! Consider Earnings Potential After College: Taking out loans?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 5, 2024

File Your 2023 Federal Income Tax Return You’ll need it when you go to complete the FAFSA in the fall. Finally, one big deadline to be aware of is filing your FAFSA by 1 October. The sooner you complete the FAFSA, the more financial aid you’ll be eligible for. You want to put that high on your priority list!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A quick note: recent updates from the Education Department indicate colleges will not receive FAFSA information until March. More about Jodi and College Financial Aid Advisors Jodi is a FAFSA financial advisor who helps with the financial aid process to help families of college students maximize their financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 22, 2024

More about Jodi and College Financial Aid Advisors Jodi is a FAFSA financial advisor who helps with the financial aid process to help families of college students maximize their financial aid. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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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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EAB

APRIL 14, 2023

Blogs The 4 stages of an integrated lifecycle approach for community college student success How EAB’s Navigate helps community colleges at every stage There is encouraging data showing that six-year completion rates have been rising across all community colleges, with a.9%

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 7, 2024

More about Jodi and College Financial Aid Advisors Jodi is a FAFSA financial advisor who helps with the financial aid process to help families of college students maximize their financial aid. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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EAB

JULY 11, 2023

Blogs How to Future-Proof Your Student List Strategy 2 Ways Cappex Candidates Are Evolving By Brandy Palmer Today’s enrollment leaders are facing an increasingly complex student list market. Dos and don’ts for enrollment teams April 10, 2023 Are your admission practices helping or hurting the diversity of your incoming class?

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