Students and parents will soon be able to use their smartphones to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced Tuesday that the mobile platform will roll out this spring as part of a larger effort to modernize the federal student aid system.
The net price of attending college continued to rise in 2017-18, while growth in grant aid slowed, national data shows.
The findings are highlighted in two reports — Trends in Student Aid and Trends in College Pricing — released last month by The College Board.
Continue reading Report: Grant Aid Fails to Keep Up with Rising College Costs
Do you know what happens after you fill out your FAFSA?
The 2018-19 FAFSA opened online Oct. 1 and many college-bound students have already completed the crucial financial aid document. But the process doesn’t stop there.
Good information can go a long way when helping students make the right college choice.
Financial Aid Basics: What Students & Families Need to Know provides an overview of how to estimate college costs and apply for aid.
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Need financial aid for the 2018-19 academic year?
The US Department of Education is reminding students to remain cognizant of deadlines when completing the FAFSA.
While the FAFSA is primarily used to award federal financial aid, many colleges, states, and scholarship programs also use the form to assess eligibility for their aid programs.
Continue reading Reminder: Keep an Eye on Financial Aid Deadlines
Getting ready to help students fill out the FAFSA?
The Department of Education released a list this week highlighting the eight steps that need to be followed when filing for federal student aid. And included in the article is an important reminder: Students can — and should — list multiple colleges on their FAFSA.
Continue reading Expert Advice: Listing College Options on the FAFSA
Knowing the facts about financial aid can help college-bound students select a best fit school.
As students kick their college search into high gear this fall, NACAC encourages you to share your wisdom via Twitter.
Contribute your top tips using #FinAid101 and follow the hashtag to see advice submitted by colleagues from across the country.
Good information can go a long way when helping students make the right college choice.
Financial Aid Basics: What Students & Families Need to Know provides an overview of how to estimate college costs and apply for aid.
Continue reading New from NACAC: Download Our Financial Aid PowerPoint
The IRS Data Retrieval Tool will be available to FAFSA filers this fall, but the tax information it imports will remain masked — even to students and parents.
According to a recent Federal Student Aid memo, the change will enhance security and privacy. But many financial aid professionals are worried the tool’s new constraints will discourage families and students from using it to import their tax information when applying for federal aid.
Continue reading FAFSA Update: Data Imported From DRT Will Be Masked
Will the FAFSA’s earlier filing date result in increased access to higher education?
New federal data is promising.
After a four-year decline, FAFSA completions are up for the high school class of 2017, the first cohort of students who were able to file for aid starting on Oct. 1 — a full three months earlier than previously allowed.