The College Pod

JUNE 21, 2025

Here are 5 key conversations to start having now as you’re talking to your child about paying for college: 1. Have a candid discussion as a family about what you can realistically afford without assuming that student loans (or Parent PLUS loans) will magically cover the gap. How Much Can We Really Afford?

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The College Pod

MAY 4, 2024

To be sure, most families do not pay the full COA listed on a college’s website. Instead, they pay what is called a net price which is different for every family based on the information they provide in the FAFSA and/or CSS PROFILE. >> Colleges that use the College Board's net price calculator tend to provide better estimates.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 21, 2024

If you’re not planning to work, consider signing up for summer classes through a local college or your university. It’s another great way to reduce costs (especially if you go through a community college) and knock out some GenEds! #5: Finalize your research on financial aid options, like loan types and scholarship offers.

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College Planners of America

JUNE 3, 2023

We recommend that every student’s College List include at least one Financial Safety School (FSS). In any discussion of financial aid, families should note that it’s critically important that all students submit a FAFSA to the U.S. Most families are eligible for up to a fixed amount in Unsubsidized loans.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This award is available to undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year or community college students transferring to a four-year school. Your financial aid award letter will outline what aid you’re eligible to receive, such as a Pell Grant, work-study grants and federal student loans.

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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Even a small award can reduce the amount you might need to borrow in student loans. It features a free, frequently-updated database, allowing you to access a range of financial support for your higher education, whether it’s a four-year university, a community college, or a trade school. CareerOneStop.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2023

The NCAN started with the number of high school graduates who did not fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which was roughly 1.65 There are plenty of reasons why students who might be eligible for Pell Grants might not complete the FAFSA. The report’s methodology was simple. billion total.

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Scholly

JUNE 9, 2022

How bad is the student loan debt crisis? trillion in outstanding student loan debt! How does it affect student loan borrowers? And what other student loan debt statistics and facts should you know in 2022? Who is borrowing the most student loans to pay for college.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Celebration Day Resources At the national level, COE and the Center for First-generation Student Success will co-host a virtual event focusing on career trajectories for first-generation students, featuring a panel of first-generation alumni who have risen to senior leader roles in some of the world’s most recognizable companies.

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COE

AUGUST 9, 2024

FLi Sci’s mission is to empower first-generation or low-income (FLi) students of color to pursue careers in science and medicine. New York City Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez represents the 14th district in the Bronx and is a proud alumna of the Bronx Community College TRIO Upward Bound program.

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COE

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Louisiana The Louisiana Association of Students Assistance Programs (LASAP) annually hosts TRIO Day with the Pelicans. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Student debt issues loom, and problems due to the rollout of the 2024-25 FAFSA linger. Institutions continue to see presidential resignations, and the leaders of the future try to figure out how best to oversee colleges and universities. Lets take a look at the year that was as plans develop for the road ahead.

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COE

MAY 2, 2025

TRIO Student Support Services, in particular, raises completion rates for Pell Grant recipients and ensures our federal investment results in degrees, not dropouts. These colleges cannot manage robust K12 outreach, recruit disconnected youth and adult learners, or offer sustained, wraparound support through graduation.

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