Category: Fafsa
Everything You Need to Know – Niche Blog
Niche Direct Admissions is one of the fastest-growing pathways for students to receive early college offers without submitting a traditional […]
January 24, 2026
6 Steps to Writing a Financial Aid Appeal letter (with Example) 2026
Thank you for subscribing! You are counting on the financial aid from your school to pay for your degree. But […]
January 13, 2026
Your Guide to the Financial Aid Appeals Process
As the leaves begin to turn across Central Ohio and your students head back to campus in the fall each […]
December 25, 2025
What the DOJ Opinion Means for FAFSA Data Sharing and MSIs
In a dramatic reversal of long-standing federal support for minority students, the Department of Justice has declared that key programs […]
December 23, 2025
Will Financial Aid Cover Summer Classes? How To Know If Your Student Can Use Aid In Summer
One of the most common questions we hear from parents and students at The College Planning Center is: “Will financial […]
December 10, 2025
Understanding College Decision Types: What They Mean for You
Posted September 24, 2025 | By Joan Dutchess Freidson As a high school senior, navigating the college application process can […]
September 24, 2025
More California students applied for FAFSA despite troubling circumstances
The 2025-26 FAFSA form. Credit: Andrew Reed / EdSource Top Takeaways High school seniors in the class of 2025 submitted […]
September 19, 2025
How to Build Your College List
Posted September 10, 2025 | By Joan Dutchess Freidson One of the most important parts of the college application process […]
September 10, 2025
FAFSA 101: Everything You Need to Know to Navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Thank you for subscribing! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important step to help you […]
September 5, 2025