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Finish Your FAFSA, Find Your Future: Solutions for Black Students and HBCUs Navigating the FAFSA Rollout

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 3, 2024

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Singer Named FAFSA Executive Advisor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 17, 2024

Jeremy Singer, who is currently the president of College Board, has been named to lead the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) overall strategy, according to the U.S. Singer will lead FSA’s overall strategy on the 2025-26 FAFSA form. Department of Education.

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Higher Ed Officials Express Uncertainty Amid Further FAFSA Delays

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Greg Nayor In what has been another delay, ED announced last week that schools and agencies involved in financial aid will receive Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information – which they use to determine student total financial aid offerings – until the first half of March. It really does shorten things up quite a bit."

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Minoritized, First-Gen Students Most at Risk from FAFSA Delays

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2024

This year, helping her high school seniors through the newly simplified FAFSA application process has been more stressful than simple. Traditionally, the FAFSA form opens on October 1, leaving students and their parents plenty of time to fill out the form. as the new FAFSA system encountered glitches and repeated delays.

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CUNY to Launch FAFSA Completion Assistance Initiative Amid Tumultuous Federal Rollout

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2024

Amid ongoing issues with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form this year, the City University of New York (CUNY) is looking to help. FAST will begin April 12 and continue until the end of this September, a CUNY spokesperson said in an email. to be able to be walked through it. I think there’s a lot of merit in that.”

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U.S. Department of Education Announces Updates for New FAFSA Implementation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Department of Education (ED) has updated how it calculates the amount of aid students will receive to be in full alignment with the FAFSA Simplification Act. Cardona said the update, the latest in ED’s 2024–25 Better FAFSA ® implementation, will not impact implementation timelines. Since the new 2024–25 FAFSA form became available Dec.

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Senators Concerned About FAFSA Form Error Harming Students in Mixed-Status Families

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2024

Two political leaders allege that a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form error is preventing students with contributors, including parents and spouses, who do not have a Social Security Number from completing the U.S. Department of Education’s new FAFSA form.

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Assumption U to Counteract FAFSA Delay by Offering Aid Early

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The FAFSA Simplification Act, scheduled to go into effect this year, will cut the number of questions on the notoriously difficult application for federal aid—which is also used in calculations for state and institutional awards—from 108 to 36 for most students. Weiner, president of Assumption.

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Study Shows that FAFSA Verification Doesn’t Lead to Lower Enrollment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 19, 2023

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has long been considered one of most confusing and frustrating governmental forms, a 108-question gantlet of information on finances and family for students trying to pay for college. But for around 18% of FAFSA filers, the burden is even worse. The records came from California.

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FAFSA Limbo: Why Secondary Noncitizen Verifications Are Delayed

College Aid Services

JULY 11, 2024

Noncitizens are eligible for federal aid through the FAFSA application if they fall within specific classifications—such as permanent resident, conditional entrant, or refugee, etc.—and and provide a valid Alien Registration number that is verified by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Resolving Conflicting Information on the 2024-25 FAFSA

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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FAFSA Manual Corrections Now Available for Institutions (with some bugs)

College Aid Services

JULY 3, 2024

The ability for institutions to make and submit manual corrections to FAFSA records via the FAFSA Partner Portal (FPP) is now available. Unfortunately institutions have reported receiving error messages when attempting to submit corrections.

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2024-25 FAFSA Partner Portal Webinar Scheduled for June 28th

College Aid Services

JUNE 24, 2024

Federal Student Aid is hosting a virtual webinar where users will have the opportunity to watch a demonstration on how institutions will submit corrections through the FAFSA Partner Portal (FPP).

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2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (July 2024 Update)

College Aid Services

JULY 25, 2024

Federal Student Aid has updated the 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical and processing information for the 2024–25 award year. What changed?

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Department of Education Completes FAFSA Reprocessing

College Aid Services

MAY 20, 2024

Federal Student Aid confirmed this past Friday in an electronic announcement that it has successfully reprocessed FAFSA records that were negatively affected by issues with FPS and FA-DDX.

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It’s FAFSA Week of Action: Time to Take a #FAFSAFastBreak!

Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 15, 2024

It’s FAFSA Week of Action (April 15-19) and to kick off the effort the U.S. Department of Education is thrilled to announce the launch our #FAFSAFastBreak campaign, a national effort to drive FAFSA submissions among high school seniors and returning college students. Everyone has an important role to play!

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2024-25 FAFSA Update: Additional ISIRs being Reprocessed

College Aid Services

MAY 2, 2024

On May 1st, FSA announced that the Department will begin reprocessing 2024-25 FAFSA forms at the request of state agencies to address an issue with the order of school codes on the Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR). These reprocessed records will not result in changes to the student’s SAI or eligibility for federal student aid.…

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Update on 2024-25 FAFSA Upgrades (including corrections); Launch Details for 2025-26

College Aid Services

JUNE 18, 2024

In a recent electronic announcement, the Department of Education has outlined a number of updates that will impact the 2024-25 and 2025-26 FAFSA forms in the coming months as part of its overhaul of the application. What updates can you expect related to the 2024-25 FAFSA?

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2024-25 FAFSA: Update on Processing Paper FAFSA Forms, Implementing School-Initiated Corrections, and Temporary Changes to Process for Reporting Disbursements to Provide Institutional Flexibility

College Aid Services

MAY 10, 2024

Today the Department released several 2024-25 FAFSA updates including the timeline for processing Paper FAFSA forms and when school-initiated corrections will become available. In addition the deadline has been extended for reporting Direct Loan, Pell Grant, and TEACH Grant program disbursements.

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FAFSA Changes For 2024-25

College Aid Consulting Services

JUNE 8, 2022

Here is an update on the FAFSA Changes For 2024-25. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will see the majority of changes starting in the 2024-25 academic year and not in the 2023-24 year that was originally planned. However, the new FAFSA application will be released on Oct 1, 2022.

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Jeremy Singer, President of College Board, Joins Department as FAFSA Executive Advisory

College Aid Services

JUNE 17, 2024

The Department of Education has announced that Jeremy Singer will take a temporary leave from his role as President of College Board to be the federal government’s FAFSA Executive Advisor until the end of 2024.

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2024-25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (March 2024 Update)

College Aid Services

MARCH 6, 2024

Federal Student Aid has updated the draft 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical and processing information for the 2024–25 award year. What changed? Volume 4 – Record Layouts and Processing Codes and the 2024–25 Final ISIR Record Layout in Excel Format.

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Breaking: FAFSA Now Available 24/7

College Aid Services

JANUARY 10, 2024

FSA announces that the 24-25 FAFSA will no longer be limited to specific time frames and families can access the form regularly as in previous years. Over one million applications have already been processed over the last few weeks since the FAFSA’s release and the Department encourages families to continue doing so.

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Cardona’s letter to College Presidents: FAFSA Rollout Update

College Aid Services

MARCH 19, 2024

On Friday March 15, Secretary Cardona sent a letter to College Presidents and Chancellors updating them on the FAFSA rollout. The letter included some recommendations for institutions, including to be prepare for the ISIRs, to extend decision dates and payment deadlines, and encourage returning students to apply for aid.

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2024-25 FAFSA Update: Reprocessed ISIRs Delivered

College Aid Services

APRIL 29, 2024

In the latest update from the Department of Education, detailed steps have been taken to rectify issues with the 2024-25 FAFSA forms linked to IRS FA-DDX data errors. The announcement highlights the successful reprocessing of nearly all affected records, ensuring institutions can now proceed with financial aid offers.

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2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (June 2024 Update)

College Aid Services

JUNE 26, 2024

Federal Student Aid has updated the 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical and processing information for the 2024–25 award year. What changed?

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FAFSA Users Encounter Glitches Amid Rollout of Online Corrections

College Aid Services

APRIL 16, 2024

Students can now make corrections to their 2024-25 FAFSA through the application’s online portal. What problems have FAFSA users encountered?

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The Failure of FAFSA

Counselors' Corner

JANUARY 10, 2024

This came to mind on December 31st, the alleged day of the much-anticipated rollout of the new FAFSA. Yes, FAFSA was up on December 31 st , thus making the December deadline. However, its arrival came with a disclaimer—this was a “soft opening” of the new FAFSA. Not so with FAFSA. They just didn’t want my business.

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FAFSA Guidance for Applicants Under Age 13

College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Federal Student Aid (FSA) has released updated guidelines for how the FAFSA should be processed for underaged applicants who wish to apply for financial aid.

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2024-25 FAFSA Launches (With Some Glitches)

College Aid Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

The long-awaited 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available through the Department of Education’s website as of December 30th. The… More » 2024-25 FAFSA Launches (With Some Glitches) The post 2024-25 FAFSA Launches (With Some Glitches) first appeared on College Aid Services.

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What Are The Responsibilities FAFSA Preparer?

College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 26, 2023

Many people that inquire about our Financial Aid advisor services want to know what are the responsibilities of a FAFSA preparer? The FAFSA form determines a student’s eligibility for federal grants, loans, and work-study programs. Preparing and submitting the FAFSA form on behalf of the student or family.

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Contributors Without SSNs Gain FAFSA Access, Webinar Training Scheduled for May 3

College Aid Services

MAY 1, 2024

Users without a Social Security Number (SSN) will have access to the 2024-25 FAFSA thanks to a series of changes that the Department has recently implemented to address the ongoing issues for this population.

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Update on FAFSA Reprocessing Timeline, Now April 15 – May 1

College Aid Services

APRIL 10, 2024

Yesterday, the Department of Education released updated timelines for 2024-25 FAFSA reprocessing and when students will be able to make corrections to their applications. Approximately 30% of applications potentially affected by known processing or data errors and approximately 16% require a student correction (these groups overlap).

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Webinar: 2024-25 FAFSA Simplification Overview (Recording)

College Aid Services

OCTOBER 24, 2023

2024-25 FAFSA Simplification Overview 2024-25 FAFSA Simplification Overview Broadcast date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Are you ready for 2024-25? Join College Aid Services for the first of series of webinars as we prepare for the 2024-25 FAFSA. This initial webinar comprise a high-level overview of the changes coming in 2024-25.

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Divorced Parents, College Financial Aid & FAFSA

College Aid Consulting Services

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Recently Elizabeth Spiers of Slate.com asked me to comment on one of their readers’ questions on divorced parents, college financial aid, & FAFSA. FAFSA or the CSS Profile? If you have questions about divorced parents, college financial aid, FAFSA, would like more information or clarification, please contact our staff.

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2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (November 2023 Update)

College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Federal Student Aid has updated the draft 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical and processing information for the 2024–25 award year. What changed? Volume 5 – Edits and Rejects, and it is now final.

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Adding Schools After Completing FAFSA

College Aid Consulting Services

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Your favorite student is adding schools after completing FAFSA. What is the best way to add additional colleges and universities after completing the FAFSA for the school? Filling out your FAFSA, especially for the first time, can be a confusing process. Find and select the option to “Make FAFSA Corrections.”

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House Subcommittee: FAFSA Fail: Examining the Impacts on Students, Families, and Schools

College Aid Services

APRIL 11, 2024

The Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee convened on April 10th to discuss the numerous issues plaguing the 2024-25 FAFSA. The hearing was titled “FASFA Fail: Examining the Impact on Students, Families, and Schools.”

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2024–25 FAFSA Soft Launch Details and Timelines

College Aid Services

DECEMBER 15, 2023

31 as a soft launch period of the 2024-25 FAFSA. The electronic announcement (GENERAL-23-115) listed below… More » 2024–25 FAFSA Soft Launch Details and Timelines The post 2024–25 FAFSA Soft Launch Details and Timelines first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Update on Tax Data Discrepancies, Temporary Solution & FAFSAs to be Reprocessed

College Aid Services

APRIL 4, 2024

The Department of Education has announced several important updates today regarding the inconsistent tax data affecting up to 20% of FAFSA applications for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year.

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Secretary Cardona Pledges Additional FAFSA Support for Colleges

College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

At the 2024 NASFAA Leadership & Legislative Conference on Monday, Secretary Cardona announced that the Department of Education will provide additional FAFSA support to colleges, referenced as the “FAFSA College Support Strategy.”

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FAFSA / CSS Profile Deadlines 2022-2023

College Aid Consulting Services

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Update on FAFSA / CSS Profile Deadlines 2022-2023. As of October 1st, families can submit their FAFSA’s and the CSS Profile for the 2022-23 academic year. We can help you with the FAFSA / CSS Profile Deadlines 2022-2023. by The post FAFSA / CSS Profile Deadlines 2022-2023 appeared first on College Aid Consulting Services.

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2024-25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (February 2024 Update)

College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Federal Student Aid has updated the draft 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical and processing information for the 2024–25 award year. What changed?

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2024–25 FAFSA Submission Summary Mock-Ups

College Aid Services

JANUARY 9, 2024

The English and Spanish FAFSA Submission Summary are now available online as a training resource for financial aid professionals. To access the documents, click the PDF links at the bottom of the FSA press release below.

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Finish Your FAFSA, Find Your Future: Solutions for Black Students and HBCUs Navigating the FAFSA Rollout

Singer Named FAFSA Executive Advisor

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Higher Ed Officials Express Uncertainty Amid Further FAFSA Delays

Minoritized, First-Gen Students Most at Risk from FAFSA Delays

CUNY to Launch FAFSA Completion Assistance Initiative Amid Tumultuous Federal Rollout

U.S. Department of Education Announces Updates for New FAFSA Implementation

Senators Concerned About FAFSA Form Error Harming Students in Mixed-Status Families

Assumption U to Counteract FAFSA Delay by Offering Aid Early

Study Shows that FAFSA Verification Doesn’t Lead to Lower Enrollment

FAFSA Limbo: Why Secondary Noncitizen Verifications Are Delayed

Resolving Conflicting Information on the 2024-25 FAFSA

FAFSA Manual Corrections Now Available for Institutions (with some bugs)

2024-25 FAFSA Partner Portal Webinar Scheduled for June 28th

2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (July 2024 Update)

Department of Education Completes FAFSA Reprocessing

It’s FAFSA Week of Action: Time to Take a #FAFSAFastBreak!

2024-25 FAFSA Update: Additional ISIRs being Reprocessed

Update on 2024-25 FAFSA Upgrades (including corrections); Launch Details for 2025-26

2024-25 FAFSA: Update on Processing Paper FAFSA Forms, Implementing School-Initiated Corrections, and Temporary Changes to Process for Reporting Disbursements to Provide Institutional Flexibility

FAFSA Changes For 2024-25

Jeremy Singer, President of College Board, Joins Department as FAFSA Executive Advisory

2024-25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (March 2024 Update)

Breaking: FAFSA Now Available 24/7

Cardona’s letter to College Presidents: FAFSA Rollout Update

2024-25 FAFSA Update: Reprocessed ISIRs Delivered

2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (June 2024 Update)

FAFSA Users Encounter Glitches Amid Rollout of Online Corrections

The Failure of FAFSA

FAFSA Guidance for Applicants Under Age 13

2024-25 FAFSA Launches (With Some Glitches)

What Are The Responsibilities FAFSA Preparer?

Contributors Without SSNs Gain FAFSA Access, Webinar Training Scheduled for May 3

Update on FAFSA Reprocessing Timeline, Now April 15 – May 1

Webinar: 2024-25 FAFSA Simplification Overview (Recording)

Divorced Parents, College Financial Aid & FAFSA

2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (November 2023 Update)

Adding Schools After Completing FAFSA

House Subcommittee: FAFSA Fail: Examining the Impacts on Students, Families, and Schools

2024–25 FAFSA Soft Launch Details and Timelines

Update on Tax Data Discrepancies, Temporary Solution & FAFSAs to be Reprocessed

Secretary Cardona Pledges Additional FAFSA Support for Colleges

FAFSA / CSS Profile Deadlines 2022-2023

2024-25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (February 2024 Update)

2024–25 FAFSA Submission Summary Mock-Ups

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