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Potential Processing Delays for Financial Aid Due to Calculation Error

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Education Department (ED) said it has discovered a calculation error in student financial aid applications sent to colleges this month and will need to reprocess them, potentially continuing delays for college applications.

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Higher Ed Organization Leaders to Form Task Force to Address Financial Aid Confusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Higher ed association leaders are looking to address financial aid confusion by forming a task force to establish guiding principles and standards for student aid offers. Dr. Ted Mitchell Higher ed institutions often use different terminology and guidelines when providing financial aid information.

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Justin Draeger, NASFAA President & CEO, Announces Resignation

College Aid Services

After fourteen years of commendable leadership, Justin Draeger has announced his resignation as President & CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), effective June 21, 2024.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Traditionally, the FAFSA form opens on October 1, leaving students and their parents plenty of time to fill out the form. Institutions review the data and put together a financial aid offer, helping families decide which institution is the best fit for them and their wallets. Nina Longino, executive director of iMentor, Chicago.

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What to Learn from National Financial Aid Awareness Month for College Bound Students

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Applying and paying for college feels complicated and oftentimes, overwhelming to families and students alike. That’s why February is National Financial Aid Awareness Month across the U.S., thanks to the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA).

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Data-Informed College Decisions: Students Deserve Clear, Consistent, and Complete Financial Aid Offers

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

Unfortunately, recent research suggests that many students are not provided clear, concise, and accurate information they need to fully understand the financial implications of the choices they have made. Moreover, schools have resources at their disposal to do so. Moreover, schools have resources at their disposal to do so.

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Learnings from SASFAA’s 2023 Annual Conference

College Aid Services

The Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SASFAA) held their annual conference in Chattanooga from February 11th – 15th. As SASFAA paved the way for 60 years and will continue to do so for many years to come, the latest information and interesting insights were great to leave with.