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Did you know that colleges and universities are required by law to have a net price calculator on their websites? It's true! This handy tool helps you estimate the REAL cost of attending your dream school. Don't let tuition sticker shock get in the way of your education! Use the net price calculator to get a clear picture of what you'll pay after grants, scholarships, and aid. Join NCAG in the mission for college affordability. Share this post and empower others to make informed decisions about their education costs! #CollegeAffordability #NetPriceCalculator #EducationMatters #NCAG

I'm Happy To Share This Article I Wrote For Going Merry By Earnest!: Understanding The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

✅ Step 1 in the scholarships roadmap: WHY are you offering scholarships? It seems so simple, but in reality it can be harder to answer. It might depend on who you are asking in your institution. But to design the most effective and impactful programme, you need to address this first. 💡 Is it to attract students? 💡 Convert them? 💡 Increase your quality and/or diversity? 💡 Fitting a donor's wishes? ✅ We explore all of these options and more in the full Scholarships Roadmap by EGF Consulting. To secure your copy at the special July price of £595, you can now easily pay via this link (perfect for any year-end underspends!) https://lnkd.in/eMB_jRNk

Join Seth Sartain, VP of Wealth Management at North Texas Wealth Management, in this essential guide to understanding the nuanced world of college funding. Building on our previous discussion about prioritizing financial plans, this video delves into the intricacies of college funding beyond personal savings. Key Points Explored: - The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): Opening the Door to Funding - Types of Financial Aid: Grants, Scholarships, Loans, and Work-Study Programs - Expected Family Contribution: Unveiling the Process - Strategic Approaches to Maximizing Financial Aid Eligibility - The Portfolio of Funding Sources: It's Not Just About Personal Savings - Setting Up a 529 College Savings Account: A Key Step in Your Control - The Myth of "All or Nothing" Funding: Understanding Your Options - Empower Yourself: Armored with Information, Create Your College Funding Plan College funding is not a one-size-fits-all journey. Arm yourself with knowledge, understand the FAFSA process, explore different funding sources, and create a plan that aligns with your family's goals. Remember, it's never too early to start. Subscribe, like, and share to help others embark on their college funding journey with confidence. https://lnkd.in/gsAQ-b7h #CollegeFunding #FAFSA #FinancialAid #EducationPlanning #WealthManagement #NextGenQA

🌟 UPCOMING 🌟 We've got several opportunities for you to attend FREE, ONLINE FAFSA Completion workshops this week! 🗓 Monday, July 1: 8-10 am, 12-1 pm, 3-5 pm, 6-8 pm ➡️ Register HERE: https://loom.ly/XF244m4 🗓 Tuesday, July 2: 8-10 am, 12-1 pm, 3-5 pm, 6-8 pm ➡️ Register HERE: https://loom.ly/LwyazwA 🗓 Wednesday, July 3: 8-10 am, 12-1 pm, 3-5 pm, 6-8 pm ➡️ Register HERE: https://loom.ly/WKUj1lc 🗓 Friday, July 5: 8-10 am, 12-1 pm, 3-5 pm, 6-8 pm ➡️ Register HERE: https://loom.ly/Xv50iPA 🗓 Saturday, July 6: 8-10 am, 12-1 pm, 3-5 pm, 6-8 pm ➡️ Register HERE: https://loom.ly/Xv50iPA 🗓 Sunday, July 7: 12 – 1 pm, 3 – 5 pm, 5 – 7 pm ➡️ Register HERE: https://loom.ly/Xv50iPA Why does the FAFSA matter to ALL students? ✨ Many scholarships and state aid programs require a completed FAFSA. Don't miss out on these additional funding sources. ✨ By filling out the FASFA, the burden of college expenses can be significantly reduced, making higher education more affordable. ✨ Support for All Students: FAFSA is designed to help students from all financial backgrounds. Even if you think you might not qualify, it's worth applying.

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🔎 Blackbullion and National Association of Student Money Advisers (NASMA) have published a report analysing how financial support for students can be most effectively allocated, aimed at helping student money practitioners make data-informed decisions. Read the full report below 👇

📢 New publication on what merit aid means to #CommCollege, co-authored with Frank Fernandez, Yuxi Qiu, & Matt Capaldi. Funded by William T. Grant Foundation, we collected detailed data on state merit-aid programs & identified a pattern of program designs. https://lnkd.in/gKhJZ5Rh Key takeaways: - Most state-funded merit-aid programs (68 out of 78) *can be* applied to CCs or associate degree programs. - Most programs (47 out of 68) fall into what we call “CC Marginalizing Programs” with 5% of recipients as CC students taking up 3.2% of total expenditures. - Only 4 programs primarily provide merit aid to CC students: ~90% of recipients attending a CC with 90% expenditures devoted. - The remaining 17 programs fall in the middle, with varying design features (e.g., award amount, first-/last-dollar, applicable to non-tuition costs). Assuming merit aid is not going away any time soon: - Include design features to support equity (e.g., part-time students, need-based criteria) - Define *merits* for CC students beyond academic achievements - Stop ed policies with eligibility on paper & exclusion in practice

🌟 Unlock the Door to College Funding: Master the New FAFSA Picture a simpler path to funding your college dreams, now within reach thanks to the redesigned FAFSA form! The journey to college is thrilling, yet navigating the financial aspects can seem daunting. Enter the FAFSA, your gateway to unlocking federal financial aid. Recently streamlined, the form now boasts fewer than 50 questions and is accessible in 11 languages, making it more user-friendly than ever. However, every big change comes with its challenges. Technical glitches and delayed access have resulted in a sharp drop in applications—nearly 60% fewer than previous years. This means many potential students are missing out on crucial funding opportunities. Don’t let these hurdles hold you back! The Department of Education urges every prospective student to step forward and fill out the FAFSA. Arm yourself with tools like the College Scorecard and the Federal Student Aid Estimator to forecast your educational expenses. With the deadline for the 2024-2025 school year looming on June 30, 2025, now is the time to act. Embrace this opportunity—education is an investment in your future, and mastering the financial process is your first step toward success. #FAFSAChanges #CollegeFinance #FinancialAid Source: https://lnkd.in/gvJRZYts

#FAQ regarding FAFSA & the MHEC One-App: To qualify for federal student aid and specific state financial aid programs, submit the FAFSA: https://lnkd.in/eeJaTq7. Students who submit a FAFSA form are automatically reviewed to determine eligibility for the Guaranteed Access (GA) grant, Educational Assistance (EA) grant, and Maryland Community College Promise scholarship (student must list a Maryland community college on FAFSA to be considered for Promise). While the MHEC One-App isn't required for GA, EA, or Promise for FAFSA-eligible students, it's an encouraged option for these students to apply for other grants, scholarships, and loan repayment assistance programs offered by MHEC. *Please note that students who are "ineligible" to complete a FAFSA (i.e., undocumented students) MUST complete the MHEC One-App to be considered for GA, EA, and Promise.* Learn more at https://bit.ly/MHEC-FAFSA. #MDFinancialAid #MDScholarships #FAFSA #MHECOneApp