FAFSA 2024 – 25 & Beyond

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FAFSA 2024-25 will see many dramatic changes.

If you’ve been following the news or watching our YouTube channel, you know that the implementation of the FAFSA Simplification Act is underway.

As previously discussed, many of the changes in the legislation are steps in the right direction to make college less of a financial burden (notice we didn’t say affordable) on students and their families.

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Turning 18 soon?

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Are You Turning 18 Soon? – UPDATED

If you’re turning 18 on or before election day, seize the opportunity to put your youthful enthusiasm into political action.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022 | November 7, 2023. November 5, 2024.

Don’t forget about your state primaries that happen before the national election.

Let your voice be heard.


SPECIAL NOTE:

There is a concerted effort to challenge the eligibility of American voters. 

Encourage everyone in your circle to verify that their registration is active. 

There is still time to correct any erroneous removal from the voter rolls.


2024 is a Presidential Election

Presidential elections are important, but every election is vital to our democracy.

The smaller the election – the more your vote matters. State and local elections have a more immediate, direct impact on you than what happens in Washington, D.C.

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Categories: High School Seniors | College Students PSA

FAFSA – What’s New?

FAFSA - What's New?

What’s New with the FAFSA?

Unless you can fully fund your child’s college education, no matter where you are on the college savings spectrum, changes are coming to the FAFSA that may upset your plans.

The FAFSA Simplification Act introduced many changes to the application and the program. Positive adjustments were made, e.g., a reduction in the number of questions and a slight increase in Pell grants. Pell grant eligibility also expanded.


KEY CHANGES

  • Reduction in the number of questions to less than 50
  • Maximum Pell Grant increased by $400
  • Expected Family Contribution (EFC) changed to Student Aid Index (SAI)
  • Subsidized Usage Limit Applies (SULA) repealed
  • Multi-Student “discount eliminated
  • Divorced/Separated Parents see a change in who files FAFSA
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