BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

More than 360 colleges and universities committed to transparency standards for financial aid offers. A government watchdog warned last year that only 9% of institutions it examined had accurately told students an estimated net price of attendance in their financial aid offers.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 16, 2024

California rolled out an updated California Dream Act Application in 2024, simplifying the process undocumented students must undergo to qualify for state financial aid. Undocumented students are not eligible for federal financial aid, including Pell Grants.

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BestColleges

JUNE 27, 2024

This may have a direct impact on students' ability to receive federal financial aid in time for the start of the academic year. Jill Desjean, director of policy analysis at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), told BestColleges that this issue could have a direct impact on students' finances.

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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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BestColleges

JANUARY 25, 2024

Making that fix, however, likely comes at the cost of delayed or incorrect financial aid offers. College students may soon qualify for more financial aid thanks to an incoming fix to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Department of Education will make the fix for the upcoming award year.

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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. Start early and aim to have your financial aid applications complete two weeks before your student's first admission application deadline.

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The College Solutions Blog

JULY 11, 2022

How do you research financial aid and merit scholarships that a student might get at individual colleges and universities? With college sticker prices continuing to climb, it’s an important question to ask because the financial aid and merit award policies at schools will vary widely.

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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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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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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

SwiftStudent is a free online resource that helps students request changes to their financial aid packages. Many students aren't aware that they can request financial aid changes, said Abigail Seldin, one of the tool's architects. The form is a boon to both students and financial aid officers, Seldin said.

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 11, 2023

If you’re a high school senior who is worried about paying for college, financial aid can be a true lifesaver. Once you’ve received your acceptance letter, financial aid packages should arrive in the following weeks. Dos: Do express gratitude and appreciation for any assistance received.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Yale College announced changes to its admissions policies following the Supreme Court's decision on race-conscious admissions. Yale will not see racial data in admissions reports, nor will race be a factor in financial aid. Yale College recently announced changes to its admissions policies in light of the U.S.

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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. Grandparent and the CSS Profile.

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Humbach Education Consulting

APRIL 11, 2018

Every year I have students who are clear on their first choice college, yet the financial aid offer is not enough for them to be able to attend. Families have the option to appeal for more financial aid; a process is in place and a financial aid officer has authority to make changes to their award.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 30, 2023

We called and emailed financial aid departments, so you don’t have to! Not all colleges include loans in your financial aid package. See a sample financial aid letter for a no-loan college ! See a sample financial aid letter for a no-loan college for an EFC of $0 !

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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. use loans to meet families’ need.

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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.

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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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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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Enrollment Catalyst

MAY 31, 2023

Through my work with schools in my Enrollment Catalyst Program , I conduct a comprehensive assessment of admissions, retention, marketing, tuition and financial aid, and staffing. 4—Tuition and Financial Aid Do you have an annual tuition pricing strategy? What worked? What didn’t work?

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Humbach Education Consulting

APRIL 13, 2017

Every year I have students who are clear on their first choice college, yet the financial aid offer is not enough for them to be able to attend. Families have the option to appeal for more financial aid; a process is in place and a financial aid officer has authority to make changes to their award.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 30, 2023

Using College Board’s financial aid data is vital - we’ll walk you through it ! The best place to look for colleges that provide full financial aid is the US News and World Report. List of colleges that provide full financial aid. Step-by-step: how to check how much financial aid a school typically provides.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 17, 2024

Yale’s Class of 2028 early acceptance rate was the lowest since Yale adopted its current single-choice non-binding early action policy — 9.02%. Brown University , Harvard University and Cornell University have also shifted their policies to require SAT or ACT scores, as have many other highly selective schools.

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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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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Test Blind : A college admissions policy where standardized test scores (like the SAT or ACT) are not considered at all, even if a student submits them. Test Optiona l: A policy adopted by some colleges where submitting SAT or ACT scores is not mandatory. See Financial Aid Package for more detail.

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

The university's announcement also includes news on its Early Decision and legacy admissions policies, both of which they'll maintain, at least for now. This new policy will trigger an "increase in applicants from schools with which the admissions office is unfamiliar and who present transcripts that are more difficult to interpret."

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 1, 2024

Standardized Tests: Although some Ivy League schools have adopted test-optional policies, high scores on the SAT or ACT can still strengthen your application. Financial Aid and Scholarships Research Opportunities: Ivy League schools offer generous financial aid packages based on need.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The reactivation [of the test-required policy] has been modeled on a very comprehensive research study by a group of faculty,” said Lee Coffin, Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, in an interview with The Dartmouth.

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DC College Counseling

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The schools require financial aid applicants to include income from both parents through the CSS Profile (as well as their spouses, if they are married), even if only one parent provides financial support. It will enable the school to institute a brand new need-blind admissions process, as well as a no-loan financial aid 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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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

In response to the announcement that FAFSA applicant information will not be available to colleges until March, the National Association for College Admissions Counseling ( NACAC ) and other associations are urging colleges to extend their enrollment and financial aid deadlines beyond the traditional May 1 reply-by date.

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HelloCollege

JULY 5, 2024

More useful Financial Aid tab. In the past, the financial aid tab has been “meh.” ” The was good intention behind it, but didn’t really provide much value in supporting financial aid and scholarship applications. Updated Fraud Policy.

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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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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 7, 2024

Are there policies or cultural norms that align with your family’s values? For instance, some campuses permit the carrying of firearms, while others have strict no-gun policies. Compare tuition costs, financial aid packages, and scholarship opportunities.

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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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BestColleges

APRIL 17, 2024

Previous financial support for the Reggie Scholarship program will now support the new program and need-based financial aid. Duke recently leaned further into need-based financial aid by making tuition free for North and South Carolina students from families making $150,000 or less per year.

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BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

citizens and undocumented students who earned a high school diploma or equivalent can qualify for these state financial aid programs. Massachusetts' existing financial aid program, MassGrant Plus, offers similar perks to the proposed MassEducate program, with one main difference. If the $75.5

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