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Navigating the FAFSA Maze: Your Essential Roadmap to Financial Aid Success

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

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.

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Crunch Time for the FAFSA Rollout

College Planners of America

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the means by which students obtain their fair share of the billions of dollars in Federal, state, and college financial aid to help defray the cost of college. The problems affecting the current admissions cycle began when the 2024-25 FAFSA was late.

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When Will the 2024-2025 FAFSA Be Available?

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Updates to the FAFSA Have Delayed College Financial Aid for Millions The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has undergone some major updates for the 2024-2025 application cycle. Unfortunately, many families and students are wondering exactly where the FAFSA is.

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How to Close the Gap Between Financial Aid Offers and the Cost of College

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

This spring, as financial aid award letters arrive and college acceptance letters fill mailboxes, families are getting the full understanding at how much college will cost them personally. Colleges use your completed FAFSA to determine how much your family would be expected to contribute. This money does not have to be repaid.

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Updates to the 2024-2025 FAFSA Will Help Maximize Your Financial Aid

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

How the FAFSA is Making Financial Aid More Accessible to Families Nationwide In the last year and a half, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – or FAFSA – has undergone major changes to make the application easier to complete for students nationwide. Who should file the FAFSA?

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The 2024-2025 FAFSA is Live – Or Is It?

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

A Soft Launch of This Year’s Financial Aid Application is Causing Frustration For months, parents, students, and financial aid experts alike have been waiting for the 2024-2025 FAFSA to go live. Let’s talk about what’s going on and how this impacts financial aid applications for students nationwide.

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Deciphering College Financial Aid Offers: Making the Right Choice for Your Wallet and Education

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Unfortunately, time is ticking – even with extended deadlines at some schools due to the FAFSA updates. Remember: you will be expected to pay for anything that is not covered by financial aid or federal student loans. Now that all the paperwork has arrived, you might be feeling the pressure of choosing a college.