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Calling all students and parents! Don't miss out on valuable guidance for navigating the FAFSA process. Check out FAFSA's video series covering everything from completing sections to submitting for the 2024-25 academic year. Your path to financial aid starts here! #FAFSA #FinancialAid #EducationOpportunity 📝💸

🌟 Important Financial Aid Update! 🌟 📚 Attention students! The 2024-25 FAFSA and CADAA applications are getting a makeover to make your financial aid process smoother and simpler. Here's what you need to know: 🔹 FAFSA Simplification: The new FAFSA is easier than ever, marking its first major redesign in 40 years. Key changes include a new process for applicants without a social security number and changes in how parental information is provided. 🔹 Get Your FSA ID Now: Don't delay in creating your FSA ID! It's crucial for accessing and signing your FAFSA electronically. 🔹 CADAA Updates: Expect enhancements in the CADAA application, including new optional questions for research and streamlined processes. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to experience a smoother financial aid application process! 📌 For detailed information and FAQs, visit our website. https://lnkd.in/gigMGiND #FAFSA2024 #FinancialAid #CollegeFunding #HartnellCollege #EducationMatters

IF you've filled out the FAFSA in previous years, you'll want to watch this short video detailing the changes implemented for 2024-25:

Struggling with FAFSA frustrations? Our blog offers solutions to common issues users face with the new form from creating your FSA ID to dealing with signature problems. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3vOAruh #FAFSA #FAFSA2024 #FAFSAproblems #collegeaidpro

Do your clients have children starting college between Fall 2025 – Spring 2026? Now is the time to remind them that FAFSA applications open on October 1st. Encourage them to gather essential documents like Social Security numbers, tax returns, and bank statements. This preparation will help them complete the FAFSA form smoothly. Both students and parents will need to create their own StudentAid.gov accounts. Remember to remind your clients that financial aid is often distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so early submission is crucial. Share this 2024-2025 FAFSA informational video with your clients to help them understand what to expect: https://lnkd.in/eYX32UGi #FASFA #College

Completing the 2024-25 FAFSA? Some helpful reminders: 🌐 There will be temporary pauses impacting the FAFSA availability and you may need to check back later to complete the form. ✅ Contributors will receive an email informing them that they have been identified by their student as a contributor. Contributor consent is required for information to be included in the FAFSA. 👤 Contributors will need to log in using their own FSA ID to consent, complete, and provide required information. If contributors do not have an FSA ID, they can request one. ❌ An incomplete FAFSA will be deleted after 45 days of inactivity. A FAFSA cannot be considered submitted until all required contributors have completed, signed, and submitted their respective sections. 🗓️ After completing the FAFSA, it will take at least one month for a student's information to process over to the school. https://brnw.ch/21wGrND

Back to School with STC As students around the country go back to school, its a good time to remember some commonly misunderstood acronyms from the back office world that we often encounter . Today’s acronym is, “DWAC.” DWAC, or Deposit Withdrawal at Custodian is an easy and fast way to deliver shares electronically a brokerage account directly from the transfer agent. The DWAC process saves time and is usually more economical than traditional methods of depositing shares. To learn more, visit stctransfer.com

Fill out the FAFSA today in as little as 10 minutes. This year’s form is streamlined & more accessible with simplified income verification & fewer questions. It's crucial that you complete the FAFSA. Your future is just one form away. #FillOutTheFAFSA https://lnkd.in/gGJs4EJS

CBLE Relief and Anxiety To all who sat for the May 1st CBLE (Customs Broker License Exam) you may now have your weekends back. I know from experience that you are feeling both relief that the exam is over and anxiety about your results. CBP advises that you will be notified of your score in 2-3 weeks. The pass rate for the previous two exams was 34% for October 2023 and 5.5% for April 2023. I sometimes advise prospective candidates and would be interested in hearing your impressions of the May 1st exam. https://lnkd.in/g7wENRAh #customsbroker

Now's the perfect time to start the CFSP process for yourself or a group of associates! Download the CFSP Toolkit for easy, step-by-step instructions on everything from creating an account to submitting your industry activities for CFSP credit. #CFSP https://bit.ly/46n0pDw