The College Pod

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Every year, millions of families skip filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) because they assume they won’t qualify for financial aid. Some think they make too much money, while others believe their student won’t be eligible for grants. That's a risk not worth taking.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 26, 2025

The value of the assets withdrawn in any given year is considered a student-owned asset, which is then assessed at 50% for FAFSA Federal student aid purposes. This reduces or eliminates a reduction in the amount of total financial aid that the student may receive.

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The College Pod

JUNE 21, 2025

Unfortunately, I still see too many situations where a student chooses a college based more on preference or peer pressure, and the parents quietly agree to borrow whatever is needed—without fully weighing the long-term impact on their family’s finances. But having the college money talk with your child is not easy. How Can Scholarships Help?

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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

MAY 2, 2025

Hamm President Trumps newly released 2026 budget proposes the complete elimination of the Federal TRIO Programs, which have helped millions of low-income, first-generation students – including veterans, adult learners, and students with disabilities – succeed in higher education for over 60 years. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Before you start booking college visits, its important to define your priorities. College websites, online rankings, virtual tours, and student reviews can all provide valuable insight into a schools academic offerings, campus culture, and overall vibe. What do you want in a school? This is where the internet becomes your best friend.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 2, 2025

As you prepare your student to leave home and begin school, its critical to discuss money candidly with your student. These discussions can help your family come to terms with the plans ahead and help your student enter a new phase of life. This may help your student decide on having a job or not while theyre in college.

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The College Pod

MAY 4, 2024

As a parent of a high school student, you may have heard the term "cost of attendance" thrown around when talking about college. It includes tuition and other things like housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses. No, very few students actually pay the advertised cost of attendance for college.

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COE

JULY 9, 2025

Instead, with the vision of celebrating our students’ resilience, we assembled before the Lincoln Memorial on what became our very first National TRIO Day. We had learned that the House was moving to eliminate our Student Support Services program at the very moment we were gaining momentum nationwide. I’m forever grateful that U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As the year winds down, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff and administration are left to wonder what comes next in higher education. Student debt issues loom, and problems due to the rollout of the 2024-25 FAFSA linger. In tandem, many non-profit and for-profit partners are doing the same thing.

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COE

JUNE 3, 2025

The Trump Administrations claim that access is no longer an obstacle for low-income students is flatly contradicted by data and by the lived experience of more than 6 million TRIO alumni. Talent Search students are 33% more likely to enroll in college than those from the bottom income quartile.

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COE

JUNE 11, 2025

Why Trump’s Budget Proposal Betrays a Generation of Low-Income College Students June 11, 2025 — by Alejandra Campoverdi and Aaron Brown, Ph.D. America loves to celebrate its “firsts”— first generation college students, first generation professionals, the first person in a family to break a cycle of poverty.

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COE

JULY 8, 2025

billion in federal TRIO funding—citing concerns over performance measures and accountability—even as TRIO programs currently serve roughly 870,000 low-income, first-generation, and disabled students nationwide (about 17,500 in Colorado). Hamm The Trump administration’s fiscal 2026 “skinny” budget proposes eliminating all $1.2

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COE

JULY 10, 2025

This prestigious award recognizes alumni of the Federal TRIO Programs—namely, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math-Science, Talent Search, Student Support Services, Ronald E. They represent what’s possible when we give students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds a real opportunity to thrive.”

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COE

JULY 15, 2025

The Council for Opportunity in Education Launches Inaugural Award for Institutional Effectiveness to Scale TRIO Student Support Services Practices Campus-Wide July 15, 2025 — by Terrance L. million students nationwide,” said COE President Kimberly Jones. “By WASHINGTON, D.C. A landmark 2019 U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 2, 2023

When the FAFSA Simplification Act begins to take effect this July, it’s expected to significantly affect the process of applying for financial aid, making the paperwork less complex and altering the formula for eligibility. Over 45% of students from the data sample would experience a decrease from EFC to SAI of $1,000-$2,500.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

It is about taking a bold stance to break the old and create new systems and structures that support our students’ success. I’m ready to share my unapologetic Freedom Dreaming thoughts, the full realization of unapologetic leadership, put into practice, in the name of student success. We need to double what we offer for Pell Grants.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

But the reality is that there are no income limits with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); any eligible student can fill out the FAFSA to see if they qualify for aid. What types of federal student aid are available? Figuring out your financial need with the FAFSA.

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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. Unfortunately, many families and students are wondering exactly where the FAFSA is. When is the FAFSA due?

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

For first-generation and low-income students, these programs can be life-changing, offering experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. This program provided students with an unparalleled opportunity to explore the world and their place within it. Learn more about COE’s opportunities for students and recent alumni.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

But, in a year where the FAFSA is being delayed (because of some great changes that are happening!), many students and families are left wondering how financial aid distribution will work for the 2024-2025 school year. This is almost 3 months later than the FAFSA timelines have been in previous years. Still Want More Help?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

Cureton, an assistant professor in the School of Social Work and the Marsal Family School of Education at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (U-M), voraciously pored through the books at her school library, telling the librarian she had plans to read each one and travel the world. It was innocent ambition, fenced in by her realities.

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Scholarship America

MARCH 1, 2023

According to Sallie Mae , around 73% of college students received at least one scholarship or grant from their college, from a hometown organization or from a national provider. Get involved College presents a slew of new activities, and those experiences are full of opportunities for you to search out scholarships for college students.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 21, 2024

Summer is not just a time for relaxation and fun—it’s also a great opportunity for high school and college students to take proactive steps towards managing their finances and setting themselves up for success. 5: Plan for College Expenses For high school students entering college soon, summer is a crucial time to prepare financially.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Navigating the financial aid process as a college student or first time college parent can feel mind-boggling, especially with the numerous terms and acronyms thrown around. It is essential to fill out the FAFSA as early as possible to maximize your financial aid options! This typically opens in October.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Wilkerson wrote The New York Times bestselling book, “ The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration ,” which was published in 2010. Her 2020 book, “ Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent ,” won the National Book Critics Circle Award for nonfiction. Both texts were the subject of her keynote speech.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself. Although she graduated at the top of her high school class, like many of our own TRIO students emerging from under-resourced high schools, she found herself woefully unprepared for the rigors of college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Wading through the world of financial aid can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re met with acronyms like SAI, SAR, and FAFSA. Whether you’re applying to college or the parent of a soon-to-be-college student, understanding these terms is key to getting the financial support you need for college. What Is SAR?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 29, 2024

As high school and college students begin to navigate their financial independence, understanding the concepts of credit and debt becomes crucial. Students can learn about financial responsibility from managing everyday expenses and planning for major purchases and investments. What is Credit?

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 1, 2024

As students embark on their educational journeys, the prospect of financing their studies often looms large. Scholarships can be a game-changer, offering financial assistance that reduces the burden of tuition fees, books, and living expenses. Let’s explore when to begin looking for scholarships as a college bound student!

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Tutor Ocean Corp

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It is a form for a student to submit to a college or university. Administrators consider the information to determine whether to admit the student. The intention of the school is to pick the students that are the best fit. Every college has a college application form that a student must fill out.

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Don Heller, Gigi Jones, and Abby Miller The recent dismantling of affirmative action and the COVID pandemic highlighted the barriers preventing underserved, underrepresented students – students of color and those who are low-income and first-generation – from enrolling in college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 7, 2024

As college tuition costs continue to rise, the search for scholarships becomes increasingly crucial for students and their families. Whether you’re a high school student preparing for college or already navigating your way through higher education, the pursuit of scholarships should never be underestimated.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Students of all ages know that attending school is about learning new things! 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! College is a chance to focus on a specialized area of study.

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College Planners of America

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Federal financial aid programs for college students include scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and loans. Students may apply for Federal loans through the FAFSA process on the studentaid.gov website. Education Department (ED) that’s responsible for student aid programs.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Federal student loans are a popular way to pay for college since they offer low-interest rates and flexible repayment terms. However, the Department of Education sets student loan limits, restricting how much you can borrow per year and in total throughout your entire educational career. Federal student loan limits.

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