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According to National College Attainment Network (NCAN), 2024-25 FAFSA completion rates for HS seniors are down 40% compared to this time last year in 2023. The U.S. Dept. of Education, Federal Student Aid an Office of the U.S. Department of Education, Congress and The White House need to take a more aggressive action to address this FAFSA completion crisis, which will have knock-on effects on postsecondary enrollment, retention, and higher ed institution revenues. Since the 2020 pandemic and our economic recession, millions of students have decided to forgo higher education or were forced to stop-out due to financial concerns. This enrollment crisis impacts all Americans as we are losing a generation of brilliant minds who could have become our next doctors, engineers, nurses, teachers, accountants, pilots, civic leaders, lawyers, entrepreneurs, tech innovation leaders and much more. Equitable access to higher education should never be a partisan issue. A nation that does not prioritize the education of its citizens is morally bankrupt. Every legislator and government official bears responsibility for failing the American people, especially our youth and young adults, in accessing critical funding for the pursuit of higher education. May I propose a better solution to increase FAFSA submission rates? Publicly apologize to the American people on national TV and gift $5k to every student who enrolls/matriculates for Fall 2024. Disburse the funds as direct payments to students like HEERF was administered, after each college's add/drop deadline. Watch the FAFSA completion rates jump up drastically when you pair an apology with financial restitution. How about an even more audacious proposal? Take the steps named above AND replace all Federal Direct Loans (except Parent PLUS) for 2024-25 with a one-time grant of the same value for every student. It's unconscionable to have students take loans this year when our government failed to do its job. #FAFSA #FAFSAFastBreak #CollegeAdmissions #FinancialAid #HigherEducation

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While the rollout of the 2024-25 #FAFSA has been tumultuous, a new case study took a look at four states and their successful strategies to implement and employ FAFSA completion initiatives for the ongoing cycle. The case study, conducted by SHEEO (State Higher Education Executive Officers Association), selected Alabama, Illinois, Louisiana, and Minnesota as representative #HigherEducation state agencies that implemented successful #FAFSAsimplification strategies. Read our summary of the key findings: https://ow.ly/vnCW50Sqcwn

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As we all navigate this monumental change to the FAFSA, make sure that you have viewed this from as many angles as possible. First, What do students need to know? Second, What does your institution need to know? And Finally, What does your staff need to know? All are equally as important because these are once in a lifetime changes that are changing the world of aid administration.

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As someone who understands the frustrations surrounding the FAFSA process, I wanted to share an upcoming webinar of interest to parents of high school seniors who are applying for financial aid. Tomorrow, January 25th at 7:00 pm ET, College Aid Pro will host, “Frustrated with the FAFSA and what comes next? Help is on the way!" The webinar will cover: The Importance of FAFSA Submission: Uncover why every family should invest the effort in submitting the FAFSA – it's more valuable than you might think! 2024 FAFSA Changes: Stay informed about the latest updates and understand how they can impact your family's financial planning. Overcoming Common Roadblocks: Identify and tackle the hurdles that often arise during the FAFSA journey. What Lies Beyond the FAFSA: Explore the next steps after completing the FAFSA to ensure a smooth transition. You can register here: https://bit.ly/4270ZTQ Learn more about how we guide students in their college journeys by scheduling an introductory interview with a college admission consultant: https://lnkd.in/eGJ_ssUQ #FAFSA #financialaid #collegeloans

Advocacy is one of the ways that members can connect and share the impacts of regulations with ACA. Find out #CFPB insights from ACA's advocacy team and D.C. insiders discussed at #ACAFallForum23