CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Receiving Financial Aid Offers After your FAFSA has been processed, each college or university youve applied to will receive your FAFSA data. The schools financial aid office will then use this information to create a financial aid package for you.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Financial aid is money provided to help you pay for college. It can come from a variety of sources, including the federal government, state governments, colleges and universities, and private organizations. There are three main types of financial aid: Grants : These are usually need-based and dont need to be paid back.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 2, 2024

List the Colleges You’re Applying To You can list up to 10 colleges or universities on the FAFSA. They’ll all receive your financial aid information automatically, so make sure you include every school you’re considering applying to. Even if you haven’t made a decision yet, it’s a good idea to list multiple schools.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

After receiving your acceptance and financial aid packages, you can compare the offers from different schools to determine which one offers the best value. In particular, you’ll be able to compare grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study – all with the cost of attendance.

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

However, the rising costs of college are increasingly out of reach for many students. Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

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. Grants Grants are a type of financial aid that are not repaid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The FAFSA: Your First Step to Financial Aid The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your starting point. It opens doors to federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Just remember: the earlier you submit, the better your chances of getting the most aid. The good news?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Student Aid Index is replacing the Expected Family Contribution, which was the amount a family would have to pay out-of-pocket for college expenses. Now, the SAI will help colleges and universities determine how much funding a student can receive. Who will see a decrease in financial aid?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

You’ll provide information about your family’s income, assets, and other financial details. Colleges use this to determine your eligibility for grants, loans, and work-study programs. CSS Profile Some private colleges and universities may also require the CSS Profile , which asks for more detailed financial information.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 21, 2024

This is the perfect time to find scholarships and grants to reduce your next year’s college costs. If you’re not planning to work, consider signing up for summer classes through a local college or your university. You can also learn more about personal finances from local seminars, webinars, or experts.

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IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

Differences between scholarships and grants. Scholarships and grants are both types of financial aid that can help you pay for college. The main difference between the two is that scholarships are typically based on academic achievement or athletic ability, while grants are usually need-based.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One thing that has not changed about the FAFSA is that any current high school senior who plans to attend college in the fall and any current college students should still file the FAFSA. As a reminder, the FAFSA gathers information about your financial needs so your student can be offered work-study, grants, and student loans.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 3, 2023

For students who are applying on the regular timetable, the delay of the FAFSA release is likely to not impact financial aid. Many states and universities have pushed back due dates, so be sure to check your college’s site! How are the updates impacting Pell Grants or other offers for low to middle income students?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 3, 2024

I know that closing the gap between what aid is being offered and what your family can provide can feel tricky. So, here are ten creative ways to cover your students college costs: #1: Apply for Scholarships and Grants Start by researching scholarships and grants offered by various organizations, institutions, and even local businesses.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

This is a nearly impossible task for college financial aid offices , which are already coping with a large backlog of ISIR’s and a surge of questions from confused parents. Low-income students will get more aid and more students will be eligible for grants. Department of Education.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

This is a nearly impossible task for college financial aid offices , which are already coping with a large backlog of ISIR’s and a surge of questions from confused parents. Low-income students will get more aid and more students will be eligible for grants. Department of Education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 25, 2023

defaults, colleges and universities would lose significant federal funding and students may lose access to aid. Unfortunately, in the last several years, colleges and universities and financial aid offices have gotten used to a political game of chicken in Washington, D.C., If no deal is made, the U.S.

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide May 31, 2024 — by Terrance L. Wolanin established the program in memory of Dr. Wolanin, who championed student financial aid and college access. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2023

Supreme Court dashed the hopes of 40 million student borrowers Friday, striking down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. The plan would have offered $10,000 of relief to borrowers making under $125,000 and $20,000 to those who had received Pell grants, for an estimated $430 billion of forgiveness.

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