StandOut College Prep

APRIL 7, 2023

Congratulations on receiving your financial aid award letter! No matter where you are heading, your financial aid award letter is a crucial document that can make or break your decision to attend a particular college or university. So, let’s dive in and explore the different parts of your financial aid award letter!

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ACM College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

As college application season is fully underway, it is important to learn about the primary financial aid applications and types of aid your student could receive. Also, each state and college has their own deadline for when you need to file, and these often fall around the time the college applications are due.

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AHM Advising

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When many families hear the term "financial aid," they automatically assume loans, grants, or need-based financial support. In reality, financial aid is an umbrella term that colleges and universities use to encompass both need-based and merit-based aid. How do you qualify for merit-based aid ?

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ACM College Consulting

OCTOBER 25, 2019

As college application season is fully underway, it is important to learn about the primary financial aid applications and types of aid your student could receive. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the standard form used by all schools to determine the amount of federal aid a student will receive.

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The College Solutions Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Upcoming changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will make it easier for grandparents, aunts and uncles, godparents and anyone else outside the nuclear family to help with college costs without hurting eligibility for financial aid. This financial assistance is considered the child’s untaxed income.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 24, 2024

citizens to lose out on state or institutional financial aid. The rollout of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been rocky, but perhaps more so for U.S. An FSA representative addressed the issue during a Thursday Q&A with financial aid administrators. Unfortunately.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 30, 2023

Some schools have explicit capped loans policies - either only giving federally subsidized loans or limiting overall loan amount - which means more protection for your family. Some schools have student contribution policies , that explicitly limit student contribution and allow them to focus on school. Washington University in St.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Tuition and financial aid “Need-blind” vs schools that meet 100% of demonstrated need Different kinds of need-blind college policies How do financial aid calculators work? At its core, being “need-blind” means that a college does not consider your financial situation when making admissions decisions.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Princeton’s financial aid program is recognized as one of the most generous in the country, making it far more affordable for low- and middle-income families. Princeton meets 100% of demonstrated financial need with grant aid, often making it cheaper than your local state college or university. That’s quite a lot.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Notre Dame announced it will not offer student loans in undergraduate financial aid packages and will implement a need-blind admissions policy for all students. The need-blind admissions policy will be effective immediately and apply to all students, both domestic and international. Dowd said in a release.

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Berkeley² Academy

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Today, we’re breaking down recent news surrounding UT Austin’s auto-admission policy and UT tuition coverage, including how these shifts may impact you! Students must be Texas residents, enrolled full-time, submit the FAFSA and/or TASFA, and demonstrate financial need.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Public Colleges: Government-funded postsecondary institutions that generally offer lower tuition rates to state residents. State Flagship: Typically the most prominent public university in the state. Most accelerated degree programs allow a student to obtain a bachelor’s degree in three years or less.

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BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

The MassEducate program, if approved, would give all Massachusetts residents free tuition and fees at state community colleges. Residents making 125% or less of the state median income would qualify for an additional $1,200 stipend. Thanks to the state's Tuition Equity Law, non-U.S. If the $75.5

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JULY 3, 2023

How to Research Your Colleges’ Admissions & Financial Aid Policies This week you’re going to take your strategy one step further and tailor it to each of the colleges on your list based on what each particular college emphasizes as most important in their decision-making process. What is their standardized testing policy?

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Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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. However, the rising costs of college are increasingly out of reach for many students.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 7, 2024

Most recently, Harvard & Cornell announced changes to their testing policy, requiring students to submit either an SAT or ACT score in future application cycles. Stanford will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions starting in fall 2025 for admission to the Class of 2030.

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Admitted

JULY 22, 2024

Baker Colleges and universities nationwide turned to test-optional admission policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though a large share of institutions made tests optional, the implementation of these policies varied substantially from college to college.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Part 4: How to think about which public universities your child should apply to - Part 1: Introduction When parents think of colleges with reputations for excellence, Ivy League schools usually top the list. But many parents are unaware of a lesser-known alternative that offers the prestige and academic rigor of an Ivy League school: the Public Ivy.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 27, 2023

Here’s a look at the admitted class of 2027: They hail from 46 states plus the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico, as well as 33 countries outside the United States. Peaches Valdes, dean of admission and financial aid. “It On March 18, 13% of the applicants were offered admission. 11% are international citizens.

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Solomon Admissions

AUGUST 18, 2023

Attending law school – and eventually practicing law – is a fantastic way to expand your strengths, enrich your academic life, engage in meaningful dialogues, connect with pressing, modern-day issues, and ignite your intellectual spark, all while working to change the future in meaningful ways. What Law Schools Should I Apply To?

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BestColleges

MARCH 26, 2024

The gift will go toward financial aid and scholarships. This policy change will impact about 350 families. Dartmouth is expanding financial aid, ensuring families making under $125,000 a year pay nothing for their student's education starting next academic year.

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BestColleges

MAY 23, 2023

Average Undergrad Tuition In-state $3,152 Out-of-state $14,524 Average Graduate Tuition In-state $8,019 Out-of-state $22,108 Retention Rate 85% Admission Rate 33% Students Enrolled 9,184 Institution Type Public Percent Online Enrollment 98% Percentage of all students who are enrolled online.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 3, 2024

Founded in 1769, it holds the honor of being the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Dartmouth College , an Ivy League institution nestled in Hanover, New Hampshire, was ranked #18 (tied with Vanderbilt) in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report.

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ADOPTS NEW TEST-OPTIONAL POLICY Just as Yale decided to pivot back to test scores, University of Michigan formally adopted a test-optional policy that replaces their previous test-flexible policy. If you can’t keep these policies straight, you aren’t alone! Fortunately, a suspect is in custody.

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BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

Indiana is the only state with a FAFSA completion rate within 10% of last year's rate. The state has seen success in FAFSA completion due to early outreach efforts and a new universal FAFSA policy. The state has already met two out of three of its FAFSA completion goals. The Hoosier State's completion rate is down just 8.1%

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The YYGS programs—details and key facts Tuition and financial aid Yale Young Global Scholars eligibility and application components Early Action vs. Regular Decision application deadline Writing the YYGS Essays Yale Young African Scholars Does Yale Young Global Scholars look good on college applications? No course credits.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2024

this year, led by gains in California applications, which compensated for a decline in out-of-state applications. this year, led by gains in California applications, which compensated for a decline in out-of-state applications. After all, knowledge is power. Applications to the UCs were up by 1.4% Applications to the UCs were up by 1.4%

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Much of this aid goes to wealthy students, leaving less for students in need. Colleges argue that wealthier students underwrite aid for needier students, but evidence suggests otherwise. This practice involved teaming with the financial aid office to more effectively use scholarship dollars as a key element of the enrollment strategy.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Georgia HOPE (Helping Outstanding Students Academically) Scholarship started in 1993, and it’s a state program that provides high-achieving students with money to cover part of tuition costs. Similar scholarships in other states If for whatever reason Georgia isn’t your cup of (sweet) tea, other states offer similar scholarships!

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Organizations are calling for an extension of crucial decision and financial aid deadlines. Class of 2024 high school seniors are falling behind in the race to submit Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSAs). Poor submission figures are especially apparent for students from low-income high schools. 1 launch date.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the last few months, direct admissions programs at Niche, the College Board, and even state-run higher education programs have received renewed media attention. Does direct admissions directly lead to enrollment growth? By offering students guaranteed admission before they apply, it takes the fear of rejection out of the equation.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As of this morning, Yale is the second Ivy League school to require standardized test scores, following Dartmouth’s lead and citing research that test-optional policies adversely affect high-scoring low-income students. This new policy will begin with students applying to enter in the fall of 2025.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Stanford University's board of trustees announced this month that there will be significant changes to tuition and financial aid structures for the 2023-24 academic year. Among these changes includes a 7% increase in undergraduate tuition — a move, the university states, is happening to reflect inflationary costs.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 24, 2023

Due to a lack of opportunity and financial reasons, roughly 38% of Black healthcare executives said they took lesser positions. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have a long-standing history of educating health professionals; HBCUs graduates comprise 50% of Black doctors. population was white (non-Hispanic or Latino/a).

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EAB

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Art is managing partner and co-founder of Education Council LLC, and in that capacity he provides policy, strategic, and legal counseling services to national non-profit organizations, school districts, state agencies, and post-secondary institutions throughout the country. Art, thanks for joining us today. Thanks for having me, Tom.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Popular Masters in Education Degrees Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below. Popular Masters in Education Degrees Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

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BestColleges

MARCH 22, 2023

A delay could negatively affect students relying on institutional aid to afford tuition. However, the FSA has worked on ways to try to avert problems for financial aid offices. The new-and-improved Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form won't arrive until December, two months later than usual.

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