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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The North Star Promise program is open to all Minnesota residents with a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) below $80,000, as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).” Communication is key on how the funding works to benefit students.” The state’s FAFSA filing rate is up 11% from last year.

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Beyond the Numbers: What Families Really Want from the Financial Aid Process

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Parents want to feel confident that the financial aid process is fair, clearly communicated, and free of surprises. When families see an enrollment office model consistent, ethical communications around money, it builds goodwill—and long‑term loyalty. Families Want Trust and Transparency Trust isn’t a perk—it’s foundational.

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Promoting Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Underrepresented College Students

Timely MD

In a Gen Ztressed webinar hosted by TimelyCare, experts Brianna Yahaya, M.S Terms like FAFSA, withdrawal deadline, or academic probation can feel alien and inaccessible. Communicating free or low-cost options is vital. student life coordinator at Saybrook University and Travis W. Proffitt, M.A.,

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Report: Parents of Prospective College Students Worry about Cost and Safety

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Problems related to the rollout of the new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) impacted the responses of parents. Fifty-two percent of families reported problems submitting the FAFSA. This emphasizes a key recommendation from the paper, which is to build robust parent communication. Smith University (JCSU).

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The 2024-25 FAFSA Roadmap

College Planners of America

The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) integrates major changes in the way students will apply for Federal student aid. Education Department (ED), these changes will help students by enabling a better and simpler FAFSA experience. According to the U.S.

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How enrollment leaders should navigate the new FAFSA processing delay

EAB

Blogs How enrollment leaders should navigate the new FAFSA processing delay Like all of us, you've probably been closely tracking the progress of the new FAFSA form this year: in particular, how the Department of Education is planning to roll it out to students, families, and institutions. (If Thanks for your patience.”

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What enrollment leaders need to know about the upcoming FAFSA changes

EAB

Blogs What enrollment leaders need to know about the upcoming FAFSA changes Updated April 2023 As most of us in enrollment know, the FAFSA is set to substantially change for the 2024-2025 academic year. Fall 2023 – The FAFSA Estimator will be released, allowing students to determine eligibility for federal student aid.

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