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A new FAFSA setback means many college financial aid offers won't come until AprilFamilies and students will have to wait even longer for financial aid offers from colleges and universities.On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education announced yet another delay in thealready-turbulent FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) timeline: The department says it won’t be sending students’ FAFSA data to schools until the first half of March. Previously, it had said it would start sending that data in late January. #FAFSA #Federalstudentaid #highereducation #collegefinancialaid #collegeadmissions https://lnkd.in/esWkhNxT

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I am grateful to financial aid professionals everywhere, especially Jeff Ford and Diana Winkle here at College of the Ozarks. I’m also thankful to the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) for their diligent work in representing students and families at a House education subcommittee this week.The delayed FAFSA disaster couldn’t come at a worse time for American higher education. This article signals the possibility of next year’s FAFSA being delayed, as this year’s still isn’t functioning at 100%. This is all on the cusp of the decline in high school graduates: Fewer high school graduates and fewer of them completing the FAFSA.What are students to do? If you are interested in debt-free Christian higher education, take a look at College of the Ozarks. Students work on campus in exchange for a scholarship and pay zero tuition. #debtfree #notuition #highereducation #FAFSA #students #financialaid #admissions

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This year's FAFSA delays has been especially burdensome to students who have parents without SSNs. Get caught up by reading this explainer on the FAFSA delays on Understanding FAFSA. What you need to know: 1. Don't stop trying to complete the FAFSA. It is working for many families.Another good reason to try now? Plus...the date of FAFSA completion may be a factor if college aid is first-come, first-served.2. Watch for instructions from college financial aid offices. College aid offices have been hit particularly hard by the delays. They are scrambling and may look for other ways to get financial information – albeit provisional– from you so that they can make award offers. 3. Wait to see your financial aid offers, even if they come very late. It's still important to see and compare financial aid offers before you sign an enrollment contract. Communicate this to your college – let them know you need to see all of your letters before you can commit. https://lnkd.in/ey7rKdtB

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For students who rely on need-based aid, it will be near impossible to commit to a university prior to February 2024. This year, more than ever, shows the importance of admissions professionals needing to be able to competently walk families through their full financial aid package.#collegeadmissions #fafsa #admissionsprocess

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Student Financial Aid Deadline Extended for MASSGrant state aid program: MassGrant is a need-based financial aid program that helps to cover educational expenses at state public and private colleges and universities. Prospective college students are encouraged to complete and submit their financial aid applications as soon as possible to receive priority consideration for this program! Some updates:FAFSA deadline extended to July 1 for MASSGrant state aid program: The Healey-Driscoll Administration has extended the priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) the 2024-2025 school year. Students who are eligible for federal financial aid (including Green Card holders and lawfully-present immigrants) now have until July 1, 2024 to submit their FAFSA for priority consideration for MASSGrant, the state's largest state financial aid program.

The first step prospective and current college students take toward receiving financial aid is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA. But due to the bipartisan FAFSA Simplification Act passed in 2020, families are seeing major changes on the 2024-2025 form.If you have questions about SAI, please check out our session here: https://lnkd.in/e9ZRMZSvRead the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e88qXwtd

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The release of the 2024-2025 FAFSA has been eagerly anticipated, but its roll-out has faced unforeseen issues, impacting students and colleges nationwide. Check out our latest blog post for strategies financial aid officers can use to support families and students who are navigating these challenges https://lnkd.in/exnusQ22 #FAFSA #highered #financialaid #collegesanduniversities

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FAFSA Challenges: Navigating College Aid Amid Financial Uncertainty#collegeapplicants #collegefinancialaid #collegefinancialuncertainty #FAFSAapplicationprocess #FAFSAchallenges #FAFSAcompletion #FAFSAdeadline #FAFSAprocess #FAFSAsupport #financialaidapplications

“We saw this as an opportunity to lead on this issue ... We’re always trying to figure out ways to serve students and families better"Applying for financial aid is even more stressful for students and families this year due to the passage of the FAFSA Simplification Act causing the form to open two months later than normal. However, this fall Assumption University has launched an innovative alternative, the Fast Track Early Aid Offer, to ensure applicants to AU still receive expedited financial aid information. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/esRwhhWR#assumptionuniversity #HoundNation #financialaid #FAFSA #collegeapplications

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Another Education Win for our students: Universal FAFSA CompletionThe FY 2025 Budget includes Governor Hochul’s plan to require school districts to ensure every high school senior completes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the New York State Dream Act Application. Students who choose not to fill out an application must sign a waiver form indicating that they are aware of the available financial aid but choose not to pursue it.The schools are also required to share financial aid resources with high school Seniors and their parents at least twice during their Senior year. Last year, New York’s high school students left over $200 million in federal aid unclaimed by not filling out the FAFSA. With FAFSA submission rates down by 24 percent in New York State this year, Governor Hochul is committed to ensuring students know what aid is available to them and can access that support for college.

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