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The New FAFSA: What You Need to Know

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It’s critical to keep students engaged and informed during the FAFSA delays. The rollout of the improved FAFSA, after much anticipation and some delay, has had a bumpy start. The Department of Education met the legislative requirement to open the FAFSA by December 31—but only technically.

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FAFSA Will Adjust for Inflation, Potentially Delaying Financial Aid Offers

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The Simplified FAFSA soft-launched in late December with a myriad of reported issues. One such issue was that it did not take inflation into consideration, which goes against Congress' requirements. The Department of Education will make the fix for the upcoming award year. 30, that adjustment was missing.

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When is the 2023 FAFSA Deadline?

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But there’s good news! By filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ), you can get financial help to cover your education costs. We’re here to provide you with all the critical information you need so that you don’t miss out on valuable financial aid opportunities.

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Weekly Update: January 30

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BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS TOP 40,000 JMU received a total of 40,232 undergraduate applications for the class of 2028, an increase of 78% over the 22,603 applications they received in 2021. billion in federal student aid. NPR ’s “All Things Considered” reports that the U.S.

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Weekly Update: February 6

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BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK DARTMOUTH COLLEGE REINSTATES SAT/ACT REQUIREMENT On Monday morning, Dartmouth College announced that they will require applicants to submit standardized test scores in the upcoming undergraduate admissions cycle.

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Weekly Update: December 12

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In September, the University’s Presidential Task Force on Undergraduate Admissions issued its recommendations for changes to the admission process. The article is not specific about any new target the college has set, but it is clear that the class of 2028 will have a measurably smaller percentage of ED “yes!” Department of Education.

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FAFSA Issues Cause Delay in Financial Aid Awards

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The FAFSA usually launches on Oct. However, this year's FAFSA wasn't available until Dec. 30 and has been mired in technical and administrative issues. Students may suffer due to continued delays, especially those dependent on financial aid to attend college. In a typical year, the FAFSA launches on Oct.