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 Consulting Services

OCTOBER 12, 2022

2023–24 Academic Year State Deadlines: Alabama Contact Your Financial Aid Office – Check with your financial aid administrator. June 30, 2023 Alberta Contact Your Financial Aid Office – There is no state (or province) deadline for Alberta. Arizona Contact Your Financial Aid Office.

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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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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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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 12, 2024

It is important to check with each college’s financial aid office to determine their specific deadline. However, it is recommended to submit the FAFSA by the college’s deadline to ensure that your child is considered for the maximum amount of financial aid.

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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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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

MARCH 15, 2024

This electronic notice provides the following reminders for financial aid offices: Institutions can refer to the EDconnect 8.6.1 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.

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College Aid Services

JUNE 21, 2024

Starting July 1st, Financial Aid offices will receive the NSLDS Incarcerated Student Report: a new annual report that identifies Pell Grant recipients who are incarcerated or confined without a release date.

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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

MAY 29, 2024

Institutions have until the last day of September 2024 to process, reconcile, and submit their TEACH Grant program data to the Department of Education for the current academic year.

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College Aid Services

MAY 24, 2024

Federal Student Aid has published several updates related to how institutions should report the outcomes of students selected for V4/V5 and addresses a small error in how dependency question data is displayed on FAFSA records; this issue specifically impacts the Ward of the Court and Foster Youth statuses.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 8, 2023

While the financial aid office at schools that your student has applied to will be sending information, your family also needs to consider other budget line items that impact how much. One of the most important components of your student’s decision about college is finances.

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HEAG

JANUARY 25, 2024

Financial aid offices are crucial in guiding students’ academic paths in today’s ever-changing higher education environment. These offices, essential in shaping educational experiences, often encounter significant challenges.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 16, 2024

Two new Gainful Employment regulations that implement greater requirements for distant education courses and limit overall program length will take effect on July 1, 2024 for schools across the country.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 29, 2024

Seniors: Students need to communicate with financial aid offices, school counselors and their families to determine what option and financial aid path is going to be the best option for everyone. High schoolers should stay in contact with their school counselor as well as the desired colleges’ financial aid office.

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College Aid Services

MARCH 29, 2024

Financial Aid Offices can now download EDExpress for Windows 2024-25, Release 1.0: Addresses ISIR and FTI Report Issues first appeared on College Aid Services. the latest software update to resolve issues with the program’s importation and reporting functions. … More » EDExpress, Release 1.0

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 5, 2022

Before you head out to meet with admissions officers, take time to plan ahead. We also recommend that you attempt to meet with the financial aid office. Ask questions about filling out the FAFSA and CSS profile, but try and disclose as little about your financial situation as possible. Get ahead of the game now!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 15, 2024

Remember: you will be expected to pay for anything that is not covered by financial aid or federal student loans. Ask the Financial Aid Office (if appropriate!): If the bottom line between two schools is still very close – but the one you’re leaning towards still costs more, consider reaching out to the financial aid office.

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HEAG

MAY 3, 2024

Resources Word In Wooden Cube In this blog post, we provide an overview of the changes financial aid offices face while processing financial aid for the 2024-2025 award year and tools that can help your institution. Below is a brief … Read more ».

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 28, 2022

Once on campus, the student should walk into the financial aid office to ask if there are any “in-house” scholarships that they can apply for. If you wish for more tips or information on how to lower college costs, please contact our office for a free consultation to see if our team can help.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

How much a school, for example, can afford towards carrying out a financial aid program is critical. “Is Is there one financial aid officer who has a very large caseload?” Another concern is how those officers interact with the students who seek help. said Gándara. “Or

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 10, 2023

To minimize the possibility of aid displacement, apply for FAFSA early and be in touch with your financial aid office to understand how your scholarships will be applied to your overall aid package. You can appeal your financial aid decision. Financial aid is not usually subject to taxes.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Professional development is crucial for Financial Aid officers to stay up to date with ever-changing regulations, learn best practices, and shape policies to support institutional stakeholders.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

One major consideration for these students and families is financial aid. The Financial Aid office possesses critical information that students and families want.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 22, 2024

Whether you’re a senior weighing your financial aid options or a junior gearing up for college visits this summer, remember: the financial aid office is your friend! When you chat with the financial aid office, asking the right questions is key.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

It provides a variety of financial aid options, including the Pegasus Scholarship program for incoming first-year students. University of California, San Diego (UCSD) UCSD’s financial aid office assists students through grants, loans, and scholarship resources, with an emphasis on supporting low-income students.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 18, 2024

If that happens to your family, here’s a few ideas of how to find money to pay for college after financial aid: Contact the Financial Aid Office(s): If there is a school that particularly appeals to your student, you can contact the financial aid office and ask if there are any other options for receiving more financial aid.

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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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IEFA

JANUARY 3, 2024

They are available through your university’s financial aid office and are need-based, meaning they are awarded based on your financial situation. University financial aid Your university’s financial aid office can be an invaluable resource.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The guide also recommended pairing completion grants with other resources and supports for students in need, because “participants reported that students who received completion grants were also likely to request emergency aid to remedy acute financial barriers to student success, such as basic needs insecurities and other nonacademic factors.”

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College Planners of America

MARCH 21, 2023

The worst that can happen to admitted students who appeal is that the college’s financial aid office will decline to improve their offer of aid. When To Appeal The financial aid offices of colleges are extremely busy just prior to May 1, the enrollment deadline for most schools. Dependency override.

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IEFA

OCTOBER 26, 2023

To find out if your school offers this, check out their official website or speak to the financial aid office. Can an international student get financial aid? While international students aren’t eligible for federal financial aid, there are other types of financial aid available.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

If you do not understand, contact the financial aid office immediately for further clarification. Respond quickly Don’t let this set you off your financial aid timeline. Verification during the financial application process can seem scary – but it’s not. You can also track the submitted documents, too!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

, many students and families are left wondering how financial aid distribution will work for the 2024-2025 school year. College financial aid offices cannot access that information until 30 days after the application opens, which means that the earliest colleges will begin reviewing applications is the end of January.

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Counselors' Corner

APRIL 17, 2024

If that doesn’t work, call the financial aid office of the college or program you’re applying to, or thinking about applying to. Start with your high school counselor—and yes, I know they see a zillion students, so getting to see them might be a challenge. You’re worth putting in the time—persist.

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IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

You can learn more about these types of scholarships by doing a search online or talking to your financial aid office. Another way to search for scholarships is to talk to your financial aid office. The staff at your financial aid office can help you find scholarships that fit your needs.

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