by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jun 3, 2023 | Financial Aid
A high school student’s College List is the set of institutions to which they’ll apply in senior year. They are colleges that that students determine are exceptionally well suited to their needs, goals, financial circumstances, talents, and preferences. A strong...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | May 22, 2023 | FAFSA
Nearly 18 million college students receive some type of Federal financial aid every year. Due to pending FAFSA rules changes, the percentage of these students who are from farm families can be expected to drop significantly. The new rules will take effect this...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | May 13, 2023 | FAFSA
The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) integrates major changes in the way students will apply for Federal student aid. According to the U.S. Education Department (ED), these changes will help students by enabling a better and simpler FAFSA...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Apr 28, 2023 | FAFSA
Three years ago, Congress enacted long-overdue reforms in the passage of the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2020, which substantially improves Federal student aid process. Among the many changes in the Act are a reduction in the number of questions from 108 to 36, the...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Apr 18, 2023 | Financial Aid
Students and families should analyze the cost of attending a particular college. Cost of Attendance (COA) is the term used for the total of the direct and indirect costs of one academic year of undergraduate study at a college. It’s the maximum amount that a...
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