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Fundamentals of Financial Aid for 2024

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If one sentence could sum up the state of financing an American college education in 2024 it would be, “The more things change the more things stay the same.” Students with significant financial need may receive need-based aid in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and subsidized loans.

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How to Apply for Financial Aid in the US as an International Student

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Studying in the United States is a dream for many international students seeking quality education and diverse experiences. In this blog post, we'll explore the process of applying for financial aid as an international student at U.S. This aid can come in the form of scholarships and grants which do not have to be repaid.

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Financial Aid 101: Understanding the Basics

Humbach Education Consulting

What is financial aid? Financial aid is monetary assistance provided to students and families to help cover the cost of attending college. Aid can come in a variety of forms that we’ll go over in more detail below! FAFSA FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

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300-Plus Colleges Commit to Financial Aid Transparency for Students

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More than 360 colleges and universities committed to transparency standards for financial aid offers. A government watchdog warned last year that only 9% of institutions it examined had accurately told students an estimated net price of attendance in their financial aid offers.

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New FAFSA Error May Impact Financial Aid Awards

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The Department of Education discovered yet another FAFSA issue, this time regarding tax information collected from the IRS. This latest hiccup could result in lower financial aid eligibility for students and families. Some students, however, may qualify for more aid after their application is reprocessed.

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New Jersey Will Now Require High Schoolers to Apply for College Financial Aid to Graduate

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Students who are at least 18 years old, parents, guardians, or counselors can sign a waiver to exempt students from filling out financial aid applications to graduate. New Jersey high school juniors now have to fill out financial aid applications to complete high school. 8 and is open until June 30, 2025. New Jersey Gov.

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California Debuts Updated Financial Aid Application for Undocumented Students

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California rolled out an updated California Dream Act Application in 2024, simplifying the process undocumented students must undergo to qualify for state financial aid. The Golden State is home to the largest undocumented student population in the country, with nearly 100,000 students.