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Latest FAFSA Update Announces New Leadership, $60 Million to Strengthen Processing Support

College Aid Services News Blog — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:00:19 +0000

With over 7 million processed applications, the Department of Education has released a series of updates for the 2025-26 FAFSA, including the creation of permanent oversight positions and robust operational improvements. The announcement also highlights ongoing technical updates, resources for FAFSA users, and a $60 million investment to assist educational institutions with FAFSA completion as… More »Latest FAFSA Update Announces New Leadership, $60 Million to Strengthen Processing Support

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Jeremy Singer, President of College Board, Joins Department as FAFSA Executive Advisory

College Aid Services News Blog — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:18:46 +0000

The Department of Education has announced that Jeremy Singer will take a temporary leave from his role as President of College Board to be the federal government’s FAFSA Executive Advisor until the end of 2024. Known for his technological prowess, Singer’s primary responsibility will be developing a comprehensive plan for Federal Student Aid (FSA) to… More »Jeremy Singer, President of College Board, Joins Department as FAFSA Executive Advisory

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Team Spotlight: Brandi Stanfill

College Aid Services News Blog — Wed, 29 May 2024 02:43:35 +0000

Our Team Spotlight for the month of May is Brandi Stanfill. Brandi entered higher education in 2008 as an Internal Financial Aid Auditor at ATI Career Training Center and has served in numerous leadership positions over the last 16 years in her home state of Texas. Joining College Aid Services in 2022, she brings her… More »Team Spotlight: Brandi Stanfill

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Navigating Financial Aid Challenges: A Message to Institutions

College Aid Services News Blog — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:11:10 +0000

Dear Colleagues, As our journey to provide crucial resources to students across the country marches forward, we are met with challenges that demand our immediate attention and strategic solutions. The rollout of the 2024-25 FAFSA, particularly the issues affecting Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs), has undoubtedly created hurdles for administrators and families alike. However, the… More »Navigating Financial Aid Challenges: A Message to Institutions

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Senators Express Concerns Over FAFSA Delays to Secretary of Education

College Aid Services News Blog — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:40:52 +0000

On December 11th, 37 senators urged the Department of Education to provide higher education stakeholders with additional support as the new FAFSA release date draws near. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D), Chuck Grassley (R), Joe Manchin (D), Joni Ernst (R), and 34 of their colleagues all signed a letter addressed to Secretary Cardona about their concerns… More »Senators Express Concerns Over FAFSA Delays to Secretary of Education

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Shaping Success: Cultivating Professional Development in Financial Aid

College Aid Services News Blog — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:39:58 +0000

In the landscape of financial aid administration, staffing challenges have persistently taken center stage, echoing across industry publications for the past five years. A critical aspect often overshadowed in these discussions is the pressing need to cultivate the next generation of financial aid leaders, fostering a cadre equipped not only with technical proficiency but also… More »Shaping Success: Cultivating Professional Development in Financial Aid

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Biden-Harris Administration Convenes Higher Education Leaders to Improve Student Transfer to Increase Completion of College Degrees

College Aid Services News Blog — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:45:56 +0000

The U.S. Department of Education hosted a summit yesterday at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) in Annadale, Virginia with 200 higher education leaders as part of its Raise the Bar: Attaining College Excellence and Equity initiative to discuss making it easier for students to transfer from one college to another. Press Release | November 9,… More »Biden-Harris Administration Convenes Higher Education Leaders to Improve Student Transfer to Increase Completion of College Degrees

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5 Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions

College Aid Services News Blog — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:30:50 +0000

It’s that time of the year again – financial aid award season. As we continue through the spring, families will begin reviewing their financial aid offers and start planning for their student’s college decision. Financial aid offers are more important now than ever with families still feeling the effects of the pandemic. After receiving their… More »5 Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions

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Secretary Cardona Statement on Build Back Better Act in U.S. House of Representatives

College Aid Services News Blog — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:30:27 +0000

Press Release: November 19, 2021 Author: Federal Student Aid Subject: Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Passage of Build Back Better Act in U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement today on the passage of the Build Back Better Act in the U.S. House of Representatives:… More »Secretary Cardona Statement on Build Back Better Act in U.S. House of Representatives

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Does a difficult financial aid process impact student success?

College Aid Services News Blog — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:00:48 +0000

As a seasoned financial aid administrator, I am all too familiar with bottlenecks in the financial aid process. These challenges can certainly cause organizational leaders to see financial aid as a barrier, rather than an opportunity for success. It comes to no surprise that some of the problems are regulatory in nature, however, after visiting… More »Does a difficult financial aid process impact student success?

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