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.

Financial aid 289

Financial aid Financial aid officer Higher education Grant 289

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. How Can Families Be Prepared?

Financial aid 97

Financial aid Scholarship Financial aid officer Grant 97

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The CASE Insights SM on Voluntary Support of Education (VSE) survey is the definitive source of data about philanthropic support for nonprofit and public higher education institutions in the U.S. The annual survey results were released today by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) in a research brief. of the total.

Student financial aid 268

Student financial aid Financial aid Higher education Advising 268

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

While PSLF already offers relief to ECE employees of nonprofit institutions, that’s not where the majority of ECE workers are employed, said Mark Kantrowitz, author of How to Appeal for More College Financial Aid and director of the Research Science Institute, a summer research program for high schoolers at MIT.

Education 264

Education Literacy Equity Financial aid 264

The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Completion Grants: Innovative Financial Aid for Today's Students. Student Aid. The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) was honored to partner with The Chronicle of Higher Education for its September 29, 2022 panel discussion on innovative financial aid for today's students. Thu, 11/03/2022 - 06:00. Graduation.

Financial aid 98

Financial aid Grant Students Literacy 98

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 16, 2024

You never know what might come of it – and if you dont, theres definitely no way youll receive aid! Myth: FAFSA is Only for Federal Aid. FAFSA is used by states and colleges to determine eligibility for their own financial aid programs, making it crucial even if you don’t expect federal aid.

FAFSA 52

FAFSA Financial aid Application Student loans 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

It definitely made us realize that we need to make a significant investment in need-based aid.” All in all, the researchers found that direct admissions was less impactful on application or enrollment than an offer of financial aid, conditioned on admission.

Application 246

Application Financial aid First generation FAFSA 246

IEFA

JANUARY 7, 2025

This article explores these sources of university funding to help students understand how they can sustain their educational pursuits and receive financial aid. Financial aid for students Financial aid bridges the gap between what students can afford and the actual cost of education.

International student 52

International student Financial aid Financial aid officer Scholarship 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2023

And that means that if they’re applying to selective colleges and universities, they are less competitive to get into those schools and to get financial aid from those schools.” Having that dark knowledge on top of all of the mountains of work that I have to do definitely would affect my mental health.”

Students 306

Students Mental health Financial aid Counseling 306

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

Definitely. Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab is author of Paying the Price, College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream. Has support declined as more women and people of color gained access to college? Does the sense that professors are pushing their own agendas rather than meeting students’ needs hurt?

Higher education 313

Higher education Humanities Mental health Financial aid 313

College Aid Services

AUGUST 8, 2024

” It’s a staple in our daily operations in higher education, and its regulatory definition can be found in 34 CFR 668.16(f), As Title IV administrators, we’re all too familiar with the term “conflicting information.” f), 34 CFR 668.16(b)(3), b)(3), and 34 CFR 668.54(a)(2).

Title IV 105

Title IV Administration Administration Financial aid administration 105

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 1, 2024

The finish line for the financial process is close, too. To wrap up your financial aid journey, here’s a few things I recommend for the class of 2024… Make sure the FAFSA has your 2023 tax info: April 15 is almost here and you should definitely have completed your 2023 taxes by now.

Financial aid 52

Financial aid FAFSA Student loans Financial aid officer 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

But Odle still finds the stats problematic, adding that it shows students missing out on opportunities to get better financial aid and to earn more regardless of their chosen field. The researchers also found factors that strongly predicted whether a student ultimately does not submit an application.

Application 246

Application Students Financial aid Access 246

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 12, 2024

Navigating the college admission and financial aid process can be overwhelming, especially with numerous deadlines to keep track of. From financial aid to the needs of several schools’ admission applications, there’s a lot to pay attention to. Financial aid applications have their own application due dates.

Financial aid 52

Financial aid Application FAFSA Scheduling 52

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

As the gateway to federal financial aid for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial step for students and their families in securing funding for higher education. This year, in particular, has presented many students for families seeking aid for college.

Financial aid 52

Financial aid FAFSA Success Application 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

EAB 2024 Parent Survey EAB 2024 Parent Survey Haywood said JCSU has found it necessary to re-educate parents and caretakers about the financial aid process, including explaining new definitions and types of aid. “We Not understanding cost is a major source of anxiety and there is a rising aversion to debt.

Placement 182

Placement Database Communication Students 182

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

We are seeing steady gains with all of our different student populations, but we need to definitely increase our low-income, underrepresented minority students and students with disabilities in their participation in dual credit.” Campuses are investing resources into financial aid and emergency support services.

Low income student 298

Low income student Students Retention Higher education 298

College Aid Consulting Services

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It’s important for students to submit their applications for financial aid as soon as possible. The sooner you file your FAFSA the better your chances of maximizing your financial aid. If you have any questions about school-specific deadlines, you should talk to your financial aid administrator. After Oct.

FAFSA 100

FAFSA Financial aid officer Financial aid administration Financial aid 100

HEAG

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Effective during the 2024-25 award year, the FAFSA Simplification Act introduced significant updates to the terminology and definitions around what constitutes as financial aid. One of the notable changes is the renaming of “Estimated Financial Assistance” (EFA) to “Other Financial … Read more ».

Financial aid 40

Financial aid Financial aid administration Administration Administration 40

Civitas Learning

MARCH 13, 2025

This approach allows a broadened focus and can quickly adapt as your definitions of success evolve. Ensure Financial Integrity: Financial aid teams can detect and prevent fraud, ensuring compliance and accountability while protecting institutional resources. Helping them implement more effective interventions at scale.

Retention 52

Retention Students Financial aid Career services 52

Scholarship America

MAY 15, 2023

Updated May 2023 Students who receive financial aid may have an unexpected bill to pay—a tax bill. This is obviously contingent on how your funding is structured, so it’s important to talk with your financial aid office before committing to an offer.

Scholarship 86

Scholarship Financial aid Financial aid officer Student loans 86

EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Who they are Typically, adult learners—sometimes called “non-traditional students,” although that definition is fading from the vernacular—are defined as students aged 25 or older. These students may also face financial impediments from their prior higher ed experience, such as student loan debt or lingering bursar holds.

Bursar 105

Bursar Financial aid Career counseling Scheduling 105

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 10, 2023

How to manage money is definitely one of those things. The post 5 Money Lessons to Teach Your Children for Better Financial Health appeared first on CFAA. As parents, there’s so many things we need to teach our children. Learning how to be fiscally responsible is an important life lesson for every child.

Teaching 114

Teaching 114

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

There is proactive advising, a fellowship program (Pa’lante Fellowship) and workshops that address everything from the graduate school application process to financial aid. Project upGRADS addresses academic barriers that could hinder students’ progression to graduate school.

Tutoring 321

Tutoring Retention Mentoring Faculty 321

College Aid Services

JANUARY 25, 2024

Congress passed the FAFSA Simplification Act in 2020 to overhaul the application process for federal aid and expand students’ access to grant funding with a new analysis formula. Some of the largest changes include: the Student Aid Index, modifications to the family size definition, and reforming policies for the Federal Pell Grant.

FAFSA 105

FAFSA Education Grant Application 105

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

Many families often decide to skip the entire process together, even though it’s necessary to file in order to receive financial aid. However, with the release of the 2024-2025 FAFSA, families, students, and financial aid offices alike are hopeful that the once complicated application will be easier to complete and process.

FAFSA 52

FAFSA Financial aid Financial aid officer Application 52

College Aid Services

APRIL 13, 2023

In a blog post earlier this week, the Department Education announced that the effective date of the Dear Colleague Letter GEN-23-03 which expands the definition of what is considered a Third-Party Servicer, will be postponed due to the feedback received. The original date was February 15th and then it was pushed back to September 15th.…

Education 98

Education Financial aid Higher education Compliance 98

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 1, 2024

Many families often forgo saving money from the start in the hopes that financial aid will provide them great options. 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. But that isn’t always the reality.

Financial aid 52

Financial aid Student loans FAFSA Student financial aid 52

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?

FAFSA 52

FAFSA Financial aid Financial aid officer Application 52

Counselors' Corner

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A History teacher’s son got no financial aid, so he now tells students not to bother to apply. Praise in public, correct in private” is definitely the rule of the day. by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. An English teacher’s daughter got into Princeton, so now she tells every Ivy League applicant just what to do to get in.

Counseling 88

Counseling Advising Financial aid Faculty 88

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 25, 2024

will definitely result in big celebrations. 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. Make sure you completely understand the differences between admissions and financial aid deadlines.

Financial aid 52

Financial aid Financial aid officer Application Placement 52

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Get your stuff in before the rush. • Don’t forget the financial aid: If you have not completed the FAFSA yet, that should also be high on your to-do list. While you might already be too late for some types of financial aid , you definitely won’t receive any help without this crucial piece of the puzzle.

Application 52

Application Financial aid FAFSA Students 52

IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

A scholarship is a form of financial aid that helps students pay for their education. You can learn more about these types of scholarships by doing a search online or talking to your financial aid office. Another way to search for scholarships is to talk to your financial aid office. What are scholarships?

Scholarship 52

Scholarship Financial aid officer Education Financial aid 52

EAB

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Advisors are worried about the increasing numbers of students who don't show up to appointments Students who don’t respond to advisor outreach often end up enrolled in courses that don’t apply to their degree plan, missing critical financial aid deadlines, and missing out on recommendations for helpful resources or involvement opportunities.

Advising 98

Advising Academic advisor Scheduling Student success 98

IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further their education. Scholarships for international students can make a significant difference in a student’s ability to afford college, and they are an important source of financial aid. What is a scholarship?

Scholarship 52

Scholarship Financial aid Grant International student 52

IEFA

JANUARY 3, 2024

Research top lenders, explore scholarships/grants and utilize university financial aid. They are available through your university’s financial aid office and are need-based, meaning they are awarded based on your financial situation. Prepare for the loan application process, disbursement and repayment. College Ave.

Financial aid officer 52

Financial aid officer Financial aid Student loans Scholarship 52

IEFA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

There are a number of scholarships and financial aid programs available for international students who want to study in Germany. To get qualified for a scholarship in Germany, you have to meet certain criteria such as having an excellent academic record, being enrolled in a full-time degree program, and demonstrating financial need.

International student 52

International student Scholarship University Students 52