Students who aspire to attend four-year colleges and universities should read this: The 2024–25 FAFSA form has undergone significant changes, expanding eligibility for federal student aid and providing a more streamlined user experience. Specifically, the updates are expected to make an estimated 7.3 million students from low-income backgrounds eligible to receive Federal Pell Grants, which is a significant increase in accessibility for financial aid. However, the recent delay in the in the filing deadline to June 2024 may not seem like a significant change, but it can significantly impact college-bound students and their families, causing students who rely on federal aid to fund their education. They may need to adjust their financial plans, and potentially take on more student loans or find alternative funding sources.
The delay in the filing deadline may cause a delay in the disbursement of financial aid, which can put students in a tight financial spot, especially during the first semester of college when they need to cover immediate expenses such as tuition, room and board, and textbooks.
Some helpful links to help facilitate the student application process:
FAFSA Corrections and Completion Guide
The Key that Unlocks Federal Aid
Get Student Aid for Community Colleges
Updates to the 2024-25 FAFSA Form
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CPAP: The Comprehensive Preparation Assistance Program
The FREE Comprehensive Preparatory Assistance Program (CPAP) is available to assist students and their families with an updated resource center designed to help them succeed in 2024 and beyond. You can benefit from CPAP’s useful resources if you want to pursue certified training or enroll in a full-time, 2-year, technical, or college program. It’s that easy.
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