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12 Strategies to Deploy While We Await the FAFSA and Subsequent ISIR Arrival

Ruffaloni

This blog was co-authored with Ann Cools. However, the delay also provides an opportunity to do some additional preparation and engage students and families. Communicate about the Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) Make sure to communicate to students and families the importance of obtaining their FSA ID.

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The New FAFSA: What You Need to Know

Ruffaloni

It’s critical to keep students engaged and informed during the FAFSA delays. The good news (fewer questions and more Pell eligible students) has been overshadowed by a site launch where many families experienced irregular availability and malfunctions. Students who successfully submit a FAFSA receive a Student Aid Index (SAI).

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Check the Return on Investment (ROI) for Colleges and Academic Majors

The College Solutions Blog

Georgetown looked at an institution’s net present value at five different time intervals from 10 years after graduation up to 40 years after graduation. The center defines net price value (NPV) as how much a sum of money in the future is valued today. It’s a negative $240,611!

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Building the College List

CTK College Coach

1) Building the College List for Academic Fit Here are my top tips for learning where your student has the best chance of gaining admission. I recommend that most students build a college list of 8-12 schools separated into the categories below: What is a Dream School? Who should apply to a Dream School? What is a Reach School?

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Reach, target and safety schools: Don’t slip when creating a smart college list

The College Solutions Blog

One of the key issues when creating a solid college list is to understand the definition of these terms: Reach. High school counselors commonly recommend that students apply to all three types of schools. Definition: Reach schools represent colleges and universities where students have a low chance of gaining admission.

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Private scholarships

Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

Sometimes the organization will write a check to the student directly, or they will send the money to the financial aid office of the college/university the student attends. I encourage students to focus on local scholarships first, as they are the least competitive and typically don’t have as many requirements.

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Building a Reasonable and Debt-Minimizing College List

Tex Admissions

It’s almost universally true that students and parents underestimate the time required to complete their essays and fulfill the other requirements. I provide an overview of sub-optimal and best college list building biases and advice for Texas residents before concluding with my approach to affordability and student debt.

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