College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Department of Education (Department) announced today that it entered the final beta testing period of the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), Beta 4, which will build on the successful results from the first three beta periods. 1, more than 14,000 students have successfully submitted their 2025–26 FAFSA forms.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Digging into the FAFSA is a start because it asks students about dependents. To bolster their support of student-parents, institutions should start by counting them. Identifying student-parents is the first step in addressing their needs.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JULY 2, 2025

For example, federal classification changes to financial information provided by Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applicants significantly impacted data sharing and state budgeting in Virginia.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The FAFSA is an important part of the college application process, but it can feel a little bit larger than life if youve never completed the paperwork. However, by not submitting the FAFSA, families and students are missing out on potential aid to help pay for school! Myth: FAFSA is Only for Federal Aid. Best of luck!

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Ed.gov Homeroom

JUNE 25, 2025

Department of Education (Department): Major improvements are coming to the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) experience. Whether you’re a student, parent, counselor, or higher Continue Reading The post What’s New for the 2026–27 FAFSA® Form?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 19, 2025

Financial aid is tailored to individual students financial-need as assessed by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The answer is because the actual out-of-pocket costs vary. Let me be clear: no student or family should go into more debt than they feel an education is worth.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 30, 2024

If you’re planning on attending college and need financial aid, then filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ) is an essential step. But its not just about submitting the FAFSA you need to be aware of the deadlines to make sure you dont miss out on the financial assistance you need.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2025

Last year, more than 70% of the graduating seniors in our high schools completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and a Victor Valley application, and 40% enrolled. These efforts signal to students that we care about their success even before they set foot on our campus.

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The College Pod

JUNE 1, 2024

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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 9, 2024

For students preparing to apply for financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial part of the process. With recent changes to the FAFSA process, it’s important to stay informed about whats going on. Heres a breakdown of the top 5 changes to the FAFSA this year that you should know about: 1.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 23, 2024

FSA has provided guidance for institutions on obtaining written consent from their students to share FAFSA data with a third party in compliance with FERPA regulations.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Heres a breakdown of the next steps after you submit your FAFSA. Confirmation of Submission Once you submit your FAFSA, youll receive a confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted. This confirmation will include a Student Aid Report (SAR) , which summarizes the information you provided on your FAFSA.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 17, 2025

By: James Bergeron, Deputy Under Secretary and Acting Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer Each year, more than 17 million students complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, unlocking access to more than $120 billion in federal student aid and billions more in school, state, and private funding.

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Student Research Foundation

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Complete the FAFSA, CSS profile, and any scholarship applications. Be sure to complete the FAFSA and the CSS profile accurately and on time. Complete the FAFSA The FAFSA, also known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid , is used to help determine your overall financial aid package.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Originally scheduled for release in August, Federal Student Aid announced yesterday that batch corrections will not be available for the 2024-25 FAFSA. Update on November 8, 2024: The Department previously indicated that the batch… More » FSA to Roll Out 2024-25 and 2025-26 FAFSA Batch Corrections by Early 2025 (Nov.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Updated November 21st The Department of Education continues to beta test the 2025-26 FAFSA with a select group of institutions and students as the December 1 release date approaches. Here is the latest regarding the upcoming application, as detailed on the Updates page: 2025-26 FAFSA Beta Updates Nov.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Department of Education has officially launched the 2025-26 FAFSA application nearly two weeks ahead of the original December 1st deadline. After months of beta testing, the form is available to all students and families via the dedicated FAFSA portal at studentaid.gov.

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College Aid Services

JULY 16, 2025

FSA has released the July 2025 update to the 2026–27 FAFSA Specifications Guide, a comprehensive resource for financial aid administrators, software developers, and data processing professionals. This guide provides detailed information on integrating and managing electronic FAFSA data within institutional systems.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Federal Student Aid will host a live internet webinar on November 8th to provide administrators with an update on processing for the 2024–25 FAFSA , beta testing for the 2025–26 FAFSA, and when the upcoming application will be available.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 13, 2025

More about Jodi and College Financial Aid Advisors Jodi is a FAFSA financial advisor who helps with the financial aid process to help families of college students maximize their financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 3, 2025

You need to apply for federal student aid (FAFSA) to be considered for work-study. Its not guaranteed, so make sure to fill out your FAFSA form early. This is based on your FAFSA application and your familys financial situation. Its a great way to gain work experience while earning extra cash for your expenses.

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The College Pod

JUNE 28, 2024

After submitting a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the Federal Student Aid office will send you a FAFSA Submission Summary. Below, I will provide a detailed explanation of the FAFSA Submission Summary, its significance, and what each section of the report contains. What is the FAFSA Submission Summary?

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Counselors' Corner

JANUARY 7, 2025

If I had done so last year, I would have predicted a FAFSA nightmare, an election that would take our breaths away, and a very different landscape for college athletes. Early trials suggest were in for a much better, maybe normal, year of FAFSA. What could happen is the weakening of ED by shipping key programs (FAFSA?)

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College Aid Services

JUNE 9, 2025

The Department of Education has announced significant measures to combat identity fraud in federal student aid programs, including those particularly targeting the Pell Grant program which has been susceptible to sophisticated fraud schemes.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Completing the FAFSA is one of the first steps that students and families must complete to start their journey to college. Last year, the FAFSA underwent some big changes and now, there’s a few more that families should know about before beginning to file their FAFSA. This includes federal loans, grants, and work study programs.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Need-Based Aid and FAFSA Timing Need-based financial aid is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Many schools use the FAFSA and CSS Profile for additional aid analysis. No matter which route you take, make sure to stay on top of FAFSA deadlines and research your schools’ financial aid policies.

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College Aid Services

JUNE 25, 2025

Department of Education is inviting financial aid administrators and state agencies to participate in a brief, optional survey aimed at enhancing the processing of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 9, 2025

Familiarize yourself with the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and begin compiling the information youll need to complete these forms. StudyLab offers hundreds of scholarship opportunities that can help ease a students tuition costs. As you think about cost, research the financial aid processes at the schools on your list.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Financial aid offices can access the 2025-26 FAFSA Paper form through the FAFSA Partner Portal, as the Department of Education begins processing applications; functionality for student corrections will arrive in early 2025.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JULY 1, 2025

Easing the FAFSA Transition Through Preparation now For families beginning with private K‑12 school aid, the process sets foundational skills—budgeting, deadline‑management, document gathering—that naturally prepare them for future higher‑ed applications like FAFSA. FAFSA completion events: Colleges offer on-site assistance nights.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Since the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens on October 1st (December 1st this year!) More about Jodi and College Financial Aid Advisors Jodi is a FAFSA financial advisor who helps with the financial aid process to help families of college students maximize their financial aid.

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College Planners of America

MAY 19, 2025

Application Process The process of applying for Federal Direct Loans begins with the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submitting it to the ED. Students can start submitting FAFSA applications on October 1 of each year for the following academic year.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 10, 2024

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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 9, 2025

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) The FAFSA is a form that students and their families fill out to determine their eligibility for financial aid, including federal grants, work-study programs, and loans. It is essential to fill out the FAFSA as early as possible to maximize your financial aid options!

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College Aid Services

MAY 27, 2025

Department of Education has announced expanded flexibilities for late disbursements of federal student aid for the 202425 FAFSA cycle, addressing ongoing processing errors that have impacted students’ eligibility for aid.

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Counselors' Corner

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Point out the timeline for FAFSA, and talk about scholarship sites although Im not a big fan of them. Paying for college Students arent always candid about this, but you have to ask if theyve had The Conversation with Mom and Dad, if only to remind them this is important. Whats going to make a great senior year?

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