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Hi Friend, As we welcome October, the arrival of autumn brings about the commencement of the college application season. This year, there are notable changes to the 2025-26 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process, including delays.  Student loan forgiveness will also be delayed, as relief plans are currently on hold. The delays and confusion surrounding…

Hi Friend, September is here! The start of the new school year is a busy time for high school students who are now managing their academic schedule and extracurricular activities. As families get back into their routines, it’s essential for aspiring college students to begin preparing for the upcoming FAFSA and CSS Profile applications. This year, the CSS Profile…

Hi Friend, As August makes its debut, we gradually move away from the leisurely pace of summer and get ready for the busy new school year ahead. Some students are gearing up for their first year of college, about to embark on new and exciting experiences, while others are just beginning their college planning journey….

Hi Friend, It’s July! We hope you make some wonderful memories this Independence Day. As summer break continues, and as your student makes the most of their vacation, it’s also the perfect opportunity to get them ahead of their college planning game. The FAFSA is one of the most important steps to complete in the…

Hi Friend, Happy June! Summertime is here and high school seniors are now graduating. Congratulations! All their hard work has paid off and now they can start focusing more on their next exciting chapter, college. Federal student loans are one of the many ways to help pay for college and each year the new loan…

Hi Friend, May 1 is usually celebrated as “National College Decision Day” – a time when colleges and universities request their accepted students to finalize their choice of school for the upcoming fall semester by making a deposit. However, this year is an exception… Due to a series of technical issues with the newly implemented…

Hi Friend, It’s April! This spring, the college decision timeline is very different due to the many FAFSA delays. High school seniors will likely start receiving their financial aid offers mid-April. As a result, the Department of Education is encouraging colleges and universities to extend their admission deadlines to allow more time for reviewing offers. …

Hi Friend, It’s March, and spring is just around the corner!  If you have a high school senior, it’s getting close to college decision time. March is typically when high school seniors start to receive their college offers and May 1st has always been decision day! This year colleges will be receiving the FAFSA data…

Hi Friend, Happy Valentine’s Day! February is an excellent month to treasure your loved ones and your family’s finances. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important first step when figuring out how to pay for college. The new simplified 2024-25 FAFSA “soft launched” on Dec. 30 after a three-month delay and a…

Hi Friend, Happy New Year! The delayed soft launch opening of the FAFSA makes for a crunched timeline, so it’s important to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible – even if you don’t think you’ll qualify for aid.  The FAFSA is integral to unlocking need-based grants, work-study, federal student loans and institutional aid and scholarships. The FAFSA is open,…