Consultant Insights

The Names Behind the Aid

By: Sean Hudson, FAS Senior Consultant Financial Aid uses a lot of acronyms, but we also have a few programs named after people.  Some financial aid administrators don’t even realize they are “real” people.  So, I thought it would be fun to introduce people to the faces behind the names of three Federal aid programs […]

Prepare for the Approaching FISAP Deadline

By: Gary Byers, FAS Sr. Consultant The 2022-23 FISAP is due Sept. 29, 2023.  Does your institution scramble to reconcile funds to meet the annual deadline?  Wouldn’t it be nice to submit an accurate report instead of data that hasn’t been adequately reconciled?  By following the advice below, you can have a panic-free experience without […]

What YOU need to know about FAFSA Simplification: A Guide for Financial Aid Administrators and Leaders

By Sharon Hassan, FAS Senior Consultant Upcoming changes represent a significant shift in financial aid, with the good-intentioned hope of streamlining the application process and making aid more accessible to students. The modifications are poised to reshape students’ eligibility for financial aid and the extent of these changes will depend on varying factors, including the […]

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