CFAA has been talking to high school then-juniors/now-seniors about college application deadlines since the beginning of the year. We have stressed many times the importance of meeting all college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship deadlines in order to get the best shot at attending a...
Some high school seniors get all their college admissions and financial aid applications completed on time. Some pinned all their hopes on one college with an early decision application, while others hedged their bets with an early action application. The hope was that there would...
We have been hearing a lot about FAFSA simplification for the past few years now, but so far have not really seen anything public except a few minor changes. Work is being completed behind the scenes, however, which will be rolling out in the next...
At this time of year, many parents of high school seniors are happily watching as their student applies to various colleges. You are thrilled that your student is interested in earning a higher degree, and know that this will help lay a great foundation for...
Keep on your toes after you submit the FAFSA, as you might receive a Request for Verification. This is simply a request for further documentation to support the answers you provided in your application. You might see a note on your SAR (Student Aid Report)...
Congratulations if you are one of the prepared families that have already submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. This is the first step in determining eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid. The next step is that you will receive...
October is the beginning of the financial aid season, but when does it end? What are your deadlines when it comes to college applications? There are two main types of deadlines families have to keep in mind: admissions and financial aid. These intertwine with each...
FSA recently provided updates to the Student Debt Relief Plan. This information is important for former students or college graduates with outstanding federal student loans. There are two important things to remember right now regarding student loan forgiveness: these changes apply only to federal student...
October is rapidly approaching. Most families know that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, will be available on October 1 for the 2023-2024 academic year. Anyone hoping to qualify for financial aid at the federal, state, or institutional level should be prepared...
It’s September, that time of year when our thoughts turn to fall and pumpkin spice everything. Fall is when there is less light during the day, and also the time when there are fewer days until the FAFSA. Yes, that’s right - it’s FAFSA time...
