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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...
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...
Farm Families Harmed by New FAFSA Rules

Farm Families Harmed by New FAFSA Rules

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...
The 2024-25 FAFSA Roadmap

The 2024-25 FAFSA Roadmap

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...

FAFSA Delay Will Cause Problems 

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...
FAFSA Rules Regarding Parents

FAFSA Rules Regarding Parents

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jan 10, 2023 | FAFSA

Every year, parents of enrolled and prospective college students should complete their part of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for financial aid from the Federal government, their state, and the student’s college. Over 13 million students file the...
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