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FSA Revamps Identity Verification Process, Expands Accepted Document List

College Aid Services

The Department of Education announced on December 6th that it would implement additional changes to the identity verification process for FAFSA applicants and contributors without a Social Security Number (SSN) to streamline the process for impacted users.

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The Ultimate Checklist for Completing The FAFSA

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

High school seniors who are ready to unlock financial aid and take the next step toward your education, it’s time to file your FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is one of the most important tasks you’ll need to tackle as you prepare for college. How to do it: Go to fsaid.ed.gov to create your ID.

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What is the FAFSA: A Complete Guide for Parents

The College Pod

The US Department of Education revamped the FAFSA for the 2024-25 academic school year to make this process less painful. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), now shorter than its predecessor, is a key part of getting money to help pay for your child's college education. What is FAFSA?

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2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (July 2025 Update)

College Aid Services

Federal Student Aid has released volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical information for the 2025-26 award year and are only available as PDF documents at this time.

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What is the FAFSA Submission Summary

The College Pod

After submitting a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the Federal Student Aid office will send you a FAFSA Submission Summary. This document is an important part of the financial aid process. What is the FAFSA Submission Summary? What is the FAFSA Submission Summary?

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

School & Student Services by Community Brands

That means transparent eligibility criteria, straightforward timelines, and unambiguous documentation lists. Families Want Their Privacy Protected Providing personal and financial documentation is deeply intimate. Parents want to feel confident that the financial aid process is fair, clearly communicated, and free of surprises.

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How to Ask for More College Financial Aid (And Why You Should)

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

If something has changed since you submitted your FAFSA, or if you’re facing unexpected costs, it might be time to ask for a little more help. Financial aid packages are based on information submitted in the FAFSA, but schools can adjust awards based on changes in circumstances.