College Aid Services

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Financial aid offices now have access to the 2025–26 FAFSA Preview Presentation, which provides stakeholders with tools for financial aid nights and staff trainings. This resource has over 300 slides, reviews 12 different aspects of the FAFSA, and is available as a PowerPoint presentation as well as a PDF file.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Test ISIRs for the 24-25 FAFSA are now available to financial aid offices and software vendors along with open-source tools to help users integrate this new data into their operating systems.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For many, financial aid is crucial to making higher education accessible. But sometimes, the aid you initially receive may not fully meet your needs, or unexpected circumstances might affect your ability to pay. This letter is your opportunity to explain your situation, demonstrate your need, and ask for additional aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Higher education becomes even more expensive when students receive their financial aid offers – and theyre smaller than everyone hoped. Heres 6 things you can do when your college financial aid falls short of expectations: 1. This can free up funds for other areas of your education.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 25, 2025

Providing tuition assistance to families requires a balance of financial responsibility, mission alignment, and a deep understanding of each household’s unique circumstances. Financial aid officers are at the heart of this process, ensuring that families receive the support they need while schools remain financially sustainable.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

Choosing a college is a significant decision, and understanding the financial aid options available can be just as crucial as selecting a major. With the rising cost of higher education, many students and their families are concerned about affordability. Are you ready to unlock the potential of financial aid?

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HEAG

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, financial aid offices face the crucial task of efficiently managing resources while ensuring students receive the support they need. The key to achieving this balance is transforming your office into a data-driven entity. … Read more ».

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HEAG

MARCH 6, 2025

Refugee and asylee students face unique challenges in accessing higher education, but financial aid administrators can play a crucial role in supporting them. These students are eligible for federal financial aid, yet navigating the documentation and verification processes can be … Read more .

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Department of Education’s (ED) Institute for Education Science (IES). Completion grants should not be handled by financial aid offices alone but should instead involve other valuable campus stakeholders, Perkins said, which the guide also advises.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Ray Martinez III To build the new model, Martinez says Texas’s higher education stakeholders and policy makers have come together to ask, “What do we need to do as a matter of state policy to ensure that students have the support they need, the scaffolding to ensure they can be successful in completing a post-secondary credential?”

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College Aid Consulting Services

OCTOBER 12, 2022

2023–24 Academic Year State Deadlines: Alabama Contact Your Financial Aid Office – Check with your financial aid administrator. Alaska ASAP – Alaska Education Grant: As soon as possible after Oct. American Samoa Contact Your Financial Aid Office or financial aid administrator.

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IEFA

JANUARY 7, 2025

How do students secure funding for their university education and support their academic journey? This article explores these sources of university funding to help students understand how they can sustain their educational pursuits and receive financial aid. In the U.S.,

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 31, 2024

With one month left until December 1, the Department of Education has released a comprehensive list of resources to help financial aid offices to prepare for the launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA application.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

Department of Education (DOE), at least 25% of full-time equivalent students enrolled must be Hispanic. These two-year and four-year institutions must also enroll a significant number of students who require needs-based financial aid. For a college or university to be designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Today, the Department of Education announced that the deadline for Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment Reporting is being extended to January 15, 2025. This announcement provides much needed relief to Financial Aid offices across the country who are already struggling with issues surrounding the the 2024-25 FAFSA.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Happy Financial Aid Awareness Month! Every February we recognize the crucial role that financial aid offices play in higher education and reaffirm our commitment to improving college accessibility.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Department of Education has provided important reminders and resources for financial aid offices to ensure that their 22-23 Direct Loan data is submitted by the July 31st deadline.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

Private K-12 schools are known for providing unparalleled educational experiences , smaller class sizes, and individualized attention. For private schools effectively communicating and highlighting their financial aid offerings is critical. School staff can exercise empathy and confidentiality in these conversations.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Federal Student Aid notified schools that they will transmit a revised draft of the Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) Completers List by October 27 through their SAIG-TG mailboxes. Financial aid offices will receive the file as a GEFVCMOP message class and have until Jan.

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College Aid Services

MARCH 15, 2024

Building off of their March 12th announcement, the Department of Education has released yet another round of FAFSA-related guidance as it begins to transmit ISIRs for the upcoming academic year. This electronic notice provides the following reminders for financial aid offices: Institutions can refer to the EDconnect 8.6.1

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 28, 2022

We all know that the cost of a college education is off the charts, and for many families affording a college education can be a real challenge. A trained expert will assure the family will retain the most financial aid possible. Here are our 7 tips on lowering college costs in 2023 that families can use to save money.

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College Aid Services

JULY 22, 2024

The latest electronic announcement outlines 2024-25 federal guidelines to determine when a FAFSA applicant qualifies for independent status as a unaccompanied youth who is homeless, self-supporting, or at risk of being homeless.

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HEAG

MAY 17, 2024

Although the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves as a gateway for millions of students to access critical financial assistance to make their dreams of a higher education accessible, this year’s application rollout has added significant barriers to … Read more ».

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

One of the biggest questions students and families face is how to pay for higher education. The good news is that financial aid is available to help make college more affordable. Heres a guide to understanding financial aid and what you can do now to prepare for the future. When Should You Start Planning?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 2, 2025

School choice initiatives like education savings accounts (ESAs), tax-credit scholarships, and voucher programs are rapidly reshaping the K12 education landscape. The new law will allow eligible families to use public funds for private school tuition, homeschooling expenses, and other educational needs.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 9, 2025

In todays global education landscape, independent and private K12 schools are welcoming more international students than ever before. These students bring cultural diversity, academic excellence, and a broader worldview to the classroombut they also bring unique challenges when it comes to financial aid processing.

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College Aid Services

JUNE 18, 2024

FSA has released an electronic announcement to clarify how issues discovered during the 2024-25 FAFSA rollout would be treated in terms of conflicting information and the appropriate steps that Financial Aid offices should take.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

FSA has released additional guidance for when and how financial aid offices should reconcile their institution’s federal Pell Grant funding each year; including the the process for internal as well as external reconciliations.

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The College Pod

JUNE 8, 2024

But what exactly is the SAI, and how does it impact your family’s financial aid eligibility? What Is the Student Aid Index? The SAI is an eligibility index number used by college financial aid offices. It helps determine how much federal student aid you would receive if you attended a specific college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 10, 2025

Negotiate If Necessary If one school offers you more financial aid than another, or if your financial situation has changed since you first applied, dont be afraid to reach out to the financial aid office. Take your time to understand the details of each offer and dont hesitate to reach out for help.

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HEAG

JULY 5, 2024

In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of higher education, financial aid managers play a critical role in ensuring students have access to the resources they need to pursue their academic goals. One of the most effective ways to enhance the … Read more ».

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Financial Aid Offices can now utilize the Application Receipt Date on the 2024-25 paper FAFSA forms to determine a student’s eligibility for late disbursements using a copy of the original paper FAFSA, mailing receipts if there discrepancies.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JULY 1, 2025

With more school‑choice options available—from open enrollment public charter schools to vouchers, tax‑credit scholarships, and Education Savings Accounts—families are navigating what feels like a new frontier of educational possibility. Families Want Trust and Transparency Trust isn’t a perk—it’s foundational.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Private schools have long been a beacon of academic excellence and unique educational opportunities. Informative Workshops: Conduct workshops and seminars to educate families about the financial aid process and encourage them to apply.

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HEAG

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Access to higher education is one of the most powerful tools to uplift individuals, families, and entire communities. However, the cost of education can be a significant barrier, especially for underrepresented students who may not be aware of the resources … Read more ».

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the number of students attending private K-12 schools has increased by 7% over the last decade, with more than 4.7 Expand Your Reach & Attract More Families A complicated financial aid process can discourage families from applying, even if they might qualify for assistance.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 26, 2023

Communicating with financial aid offices at colleges and universities to ensure that financial aid awards are appropriate based on FAFSA information and to answer any questions that may arise. Providing guidance and support to students and families throughout the financial aid process.

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