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January 4, 2024
Vol. 16 - Issue 1

2024-25 FAFSA available, but students shouldn't rush to complete it

The 2024-25 FAFSA is now available, and although many students and parents anxiously awaited its release, they may want to wait a little bit longer to attempt completing it.

Establishing a StudentAid.gov account without a Social Security number

Anyone, whether they have an SSN or not, will now be able to set up an account at StudentAid.gov and contribute information to a student's FAFSA.

New financial aid terms to add to your vocabulary

With the release of the new 2024-25 FAFSA, our vocabulary is being expanded.

Understanding taxes webinar scheduled

Register today for the January 17 webinar.

Strategies for making the most of scholarship applications webinar scheduled for students, parents

Share information with your students about the upcoming January 30 webinar.

Mandatory testing (for some schools) of financial aid awarding system

It's only a requirement for a select few schools, but any school can participate in testing the Department of Education's financial aid origination and disbursement system for the 2024-25 award year.

February deadline for schools seeking waiver of campus funding underuse penalty

Those colleges and universities that didn't use all of their funding for campus-based programs have a few more weeks to apply of waiver of the underuse penalty.

Five reasons to look forward to the end of holiday break

After a long (and hopefully fun and relaxing) holiday break, it may be a little challenging to get back to school and work.

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