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FAFSA Simplification or Complication?
By: Heather Hollandsworth, Ed.D, FAS Senior Consultant As most in higher education know, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is undergoing many changes for the 2024-2025 cycle. Gone are questions that likely had little impact on the federal methodology that determines Pell Grants etc. Gone is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that has […]
That’s Classified!
By: Tiffany Motyka, Ed.D., FAS Senior Consultant In the last few years, many legislative agendas have made updates to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to improve the federal financial aid process. These Higher Education Act updates were the result of: Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education Act (FUTURE Act) of December […]
One-Stop Shopping: Is this effective customer service for students?
By: Heather Hollandsworth, Ed.D, FAS Senior Consultant Higher education can feel like a merry-go-round for students. Now, more than ever, students need assistance navigating the myriad of changes in higher education policy and procedures. I recommend that institutions of higher education consistently review their methodology of providing student services on campus. It is decidedly important […]