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Finding Your Reset Button: 7 Tips for Combating Burnout in the Financial Aid Office

HEAG

Tight deadlines, shifting regulations, backlogged verifications, and an endless stream of student needs can push even the most passionate staff member to the brink. The post Finding Your Reset Button: 7 Tips for Combating Burnout in the Financial Aid Office appeared first on The Higher Education Assistance Group, Inc.

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Financial Aid Awareness Month: 5 Tips for Student Outreach in 2025

College Aid Services

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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FSA Begins 2025-26 FAFSA Paper Processing, Addresses Errors with 2024-25 Form

College Aid Services

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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Time for Action on Off-Campus Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Want to surprise a college-bound student? Tell them that just 16% of all college students live on campus. Let them know that the high price of rent is one of the leading contributors to student debt, and that nearly one in two undergraduates struggles with housing insecurity while in school.

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A New Way of Looking at Administrative Burdens and Race

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One of the reasons that many of these efforts haven’t made as much difference as they could have is the administrative burdens that they place on students—the difficulty of the steps that students and their families must go through to apply for financial aid, or even to college at all. “By said Gándara. “Or

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7 Ways Financial Aid Offices Can Create a Culturally Inclusive Holiday Environment

HEAG

As the holiday season approaches, financial aid offices can leverage this time to create an environment that is inclusive, joyful, and meaningful for students and staff from diverse backgrounds in a respectful way. A well-thought-out holiday celebration can foster a … Read more ».

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How to Advocate for More Aid: A Student’s Guide to Appealing Financial Aid Offers

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

For students heading to college, there is an immense pressure that comes with managing academic responsibilities and trying to determine how to pay for school. For many, financial aid is crucial to making higher education accessible. Financial aid offices are often busy, and you want to ensure that your case is being reviewed.