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Guard Against Student Aid Scams

Guard Against Student Aid Scams

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jan 8, 2024 | Financial Aid

One reason for the establishment of the U.S. Education Department (ED) in 1979 was to assist students in paying for a post-secondary education. Like corporations that market to consumers, the ED conducts much of its business with its student-consumers over the...
The “Non-Launch” of the 2024–25 FAFSA

The “Non-Launch” of the 2024–25 FAFSA

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jan 3, 2024 | FAFSA

The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available through a soft launch by the Federal Student Aid (FSA) office of the U.S. Education Department (ED). It is online at Studentaid.gov and Fafsa.gov. The FSA released the following announcement...
CLEP Exams Help Non-Traditional Students Earn a Degree

CLEP Exams Help Non-Traditional Students Earn a Degree

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 27, 2023 | Exams

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) may be the best deal in American post-secondary education. Non-traditional students such as those who didn’t go on to college directly after high school and now work full-time can earn college credits without taking college...
Trouble Ahead — The New FAFSA’s Impact on Student Aid

Trouble Ahead — The New FAFSA’s Impact on Student Aid

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 20, 2023 | FAFSA

Submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an essential step for all students seeking Federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid. To improve the financial aid process, the FAFSA Simplification Act was enacted by Congress on...
Use the CSS Profile for Aid From Top Colleges

Use the CSS Profile for Aid From Top Colleges

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 11, 2023 | Financial Aid

Most families welcome any type of external financial aid that can help them afford college. Although they may not accept all aid offered to them, they prefer a wide array of choices. The FAFSA process is the best way to obtain aid from Federal and state governments,...
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