CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 31, 2025

But before you get too caught up in the excitement of graduation, lets talk about something thats just as important: college financial aid. If you think financial aid prep starts in the fall of senior year, think again! Its never too early to start getting ready for college financial aid applications.

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 28, 2023

Updated January 2023 Students and their families are often surprised to realize some colleges reduce their financial aid packages when the student earns private scholarship dollars—a practice called financial aid displacement or award displacement. Here’s a look at recent developments.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The report estimated that nine out of 10 colleges either don’t include or underestimate the net price of attending in financial aid letters. The GAO estimated that 41% of colleges don’t include a net price and that 50% understate it, often by excluding key costs such as books and including aid that must be repaid, like loans.

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Scholarship America

MAY 15, 2023

Updated May 2023 Students who receive financial aid may have an unexpected bill to pay—a tax bill. While most scholarship awards are not taxed, there are a number or circumstances in which they can be, and many students and parents may not know the details. Is my private scholarship subject to taxing?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Holley added that mission-driven institutions have never been more important than now, “in such an era of censorship, book burning, and a denial of history.” Financial aid packages for first-year students average $47,930, and Holley said there are a large number of Pell Grant recipients in attendance.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 2, 2025

As a financial aid advisor, I know that these 5college planning conversations are important before your students move-in day! Financial Planning and Budgeting: Discuss the financial aspects of college, including tuition, fees, room and board, and personal expenses. Consider building or replenishing your emergency fund.

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 30, 2023

By Annie Berge for Scholarship America Congratulations! You’ve received all your financial aid award letters, but there’s no standard template for financial aid award letters, and comparing offers can be a huge challenge. You’ve been accepted to college and you have a big decision ahead of you.

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Scholarship America

MARCH 1, 2023

Updated March 2023 If you’re heading to college next year, there’s a good chance you’re paying at least part of the bill with scholarship aid. Fortunately, the scholarship search doesn’t end just because you’re beyond freshman year. Not into organized activities?

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The College Pod

MAY 4, 2024

Understanding key terms like "cost of attendance" will allow you to understand how colleges award financial aid. As a result, you might be able to better position yourself to get more financial aid. It includes tuition and other things like housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Before you start booking college visits, its important to define your priorities. Before visiting, make sure you understand the schools cost of attendance and the financial aid or scholarship opportunities available. What do you want in a school? What are the most important factors for you in a college?

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The College Pod

JUNE 8, 2024

The Student Aid Index (SAI) is an essential concept in the world of financial aid for college. It replaced the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) starting with the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ). But what exactly is the SAI, and how does it impact your family’s financial aid eligibility?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 5, 2023

Offering financial aid helps your school reach more families and build a vibrant, diverse school community. According to our Community Brands K-12 Trends Report, the average financial aid award covers 40% of tuition!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 17, 2024

Receiving a financial aid offer can be both exciting and overwhelming for college-bound students and their families. While grants and scholarships provide much-needed assistance, loans often make up a significant portion of the aid package. Spots for the 2025-2026 school year are open and are going quickly.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 22, 2024

Whether you’re a senior weighing your financial aid options or a junior gearing up for college visits this summer, remember: the financial aid office is your friend! When you chat with the financial aid office, asking the right questions is key.

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 9, 2025

Resources like practice tests, test prep books, and tutoring services can help you excel. When researching, consider each schools financial aid policies to understand what you can afford. Start your scholarship search as soon as possible! Some may require specific subject tests or prefer one test over the other.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

According to recent data from the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), roughly one-quarter of students at private day schools received some amount of financial aid over the course of the 2022-23 school year. Let’s look at how to best prepare for and complete financial aid applications.

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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. Almost every financial aid application or letter will have at least one of these acronyms so it’s important to start recognizing them.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 6, 2023

We need to be well distributed across all the universities,” said Tapia, who critiques the need in his 2022 book, “Losing the Precious Few: How American Fails to Educate Its Minorities in Science and Engineering.” How is it going to impact financial aid, endowed scholarships that have been based on race and ethnicity?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 1, 2024

Scholarships can be a game-changer, offering financial assistance that reduces the burden of tuition fees, books, and living expenses. However, the question of when to start looking for scholarships is one that many students grapple with. Is it ever too early to begin searching for these opportunities?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 11, 2024

As spring blooms around us, college acceptance letters and financial aid offers are beginning to arrive for students who didn’t apply for early admission at their colleges of choice. Subtract any grant and scholarship offers you’ve received from that figure. One major factor in their decisions will be money. Can you make money?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Whether your family is paying for part of your college degree, or you’re covering it all yourself, there’s a good chance you’ll need to rely on financial aid. 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!

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IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

Finding the right education scholarship can be a daunting task. There are both private and federal government scholarships available to students. In this article, we will share how you can find the perfect education scholarship for you. What are scholarships? How do scholarships work? Academic scholarships.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 29, 2025

Use of Funds : Funds can pay for tuition, fees, books, equipment, or room and board. housing, books). Scholarships and Grants: Research and apply for scholarships or grants to supplement savings and reduce college costs. Beneficiary: The beneficiary is a minor child, which can be changed at any time.

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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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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college. A college degree is the pathway to social mobility for families trapped in the cycle of poverty.

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IEFA

JUNE 27, 2023

The world of merit scholarships is vast and filled with opportunities to help you achieve your dreams of higher education without financial burdens. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through understanding, finding and applying for merit scholarships. Table of contents What is a merit scholarship?

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IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

What is a scholarship? A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further their education. Scholarships are awarded based on various criteria, which usually reflect the donor’s or organization’s values and purposes. Differences between scholarships and grants.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The National Association of Independent Schools found over the course of the 2022-23 school year that 43 percent of students at boarding schools received financial aid , and at day schools that number was 24 percent. Expanding eligible financial aid for expenses beyond tuition, such as extracurricular activities, books, and supplies.

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IEFA

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Fortunately, there are several ways in which you can get financial aid for pursuing an MBA degree. One of the most common methods is through MBA scholarships and grants. An MBA scholarship will not only help cover tuition costs but also some of the other expenses associated with pursuing your degree.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

One of the biggest myths about financial aid is that you shouldn’t apply if your family makes too much money. 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. Undergraduate.

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IEFA

JANUARY 5, 2023

Luckily, there are scholarships and financial aid available that can help to cover educational costs. Fully funded scholarships for international students offer an opportunity to attend school without having to worry about covering tuition, fees, room, and board, or other related expenses.

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IEFA

JULY 18, 2022

And since we all know that education cost is skyrocketing, more and more students are looking for fully funded scholarships that will cover all their expenses. But how do you know which colleges or universities offer full scholarships to international students? What are full scholarships? Harvard University.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 23, 2019

In theory, this figure should account for the total cost of attendance – which includes average yearly tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies, and transportation – minus any aid (need- or ‘merit’-based, federal, state, and institutional) that a student could potentially receive. 889) aims to address some of these issues.

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#RealCollege Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

So I applied for every scholarship that was available to me. With the addition of several smaller scholarships and my savings from the two jobs I held throughout high school, I was able to put myself through my first semester of college job-free. Donors that contribute to scholarship funds for students truly change lives.

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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Getting scholarships is a great way to help ease the heavy financial burden of college. A scholarship finder (or scholarship search engine) can offer thousands of options, allowing you to find scholarships with just a few clicks. Local scholarships. Plus: How to get a scholarship: bonus tips.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Study materials Besides tuition fees, you will also need to factor in the cost of books and other study materials. Look for scholarships and grants One of the best ways to balance costs with available funds when studying abroad is to apply for scholarships and grants.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 21, 2024

Take advantage of online resources, books, or courses to learn about money options (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) and practice investing! Start saving for college tuition, a car, or even retirement by setting up a savings account or exploring investment options that match your risk tolerance and financial goals. #4:

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