financial aid Archives - College Initiative Helping families to successfully navigate the college admissions process Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:34:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://collegeinitiative.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-logoSQUARE-02-e1683223180849-32x32.png financial aid Archives - College Initiative 32 32 Predictive Analytics’ Impact on College Admission: What You Should Know https://collegeinitiative.net/2025/06/05/predictive-analytics-impact-on-college-admission/ https://collegeinitiative.net/2025/06/05/predictive-analytics-impact-on-college-admission/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:24:17 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=3359 Predictive analytics' impact on college admission - three main ways colleges are using data to evaluate students and how to leverage it

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]]> https://collegeinitiative.net/2025/02/25/hidden-gem-colleges/feed/ 2 A Guide to the Different Types of College Student Loans. https://collegeinitiative.net/2023/05/22/different-types-of-college-student-loans/ Mon, 22 May 2023 19:41:26 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=2996 It is crucial that families understand the different types of college student loans so that they are making an informed decision

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]]> Cost of Attendance and Other Confusing College Admission Terms https://collegeinitiative.net/2022/12/01/confusing-college-admission-terms/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:47:06 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=2731 It is absolutely essential that parents understand confusing college admission terms before allowing their student to commit to a college

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]]> Why the FAFSA is Important – Whether or Not You Need Financial Aid https://collegeinitiative.net/2022/08/23/fafsa-is-important/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:11:23 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=2664 Completing the FAFSA is important for more reasons than families may realize - from scholarships to changing financial circumstances.

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]]> Why You Really Need to Check Out the College Common Data Set https://collegeinitiative.net/2022/04/11/college-common-data-set/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:22:28 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=2615 What if I told you there was information readily available online that would go a long way in helping your student more accurately assess their chance of admission at a particular college?  I’m not talking about those threads that high school students do on some forums called “Chance Me for Admissions at XYZ University.”   I’m...

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]]> 3 Ways to Kick Off the College Search Conversation https://collegeinitiative.net/2022/01/03/college-search-conversations/ Mon, 03 Jan 2022 20:42:35 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=2542 The earlier you start having the college search conversation with your student, the less stressful the entire college admissions experience is likely to be.

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]]> How Do Colleges Use Preferential Financial Aid Packaging in Admissions? https://collegeinitiative.net/2021/11/03/preferential-financial-aid/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 21:01:56 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=2347 Colleges will use preferential financial aid packages as a tool to help them shape the incoming class. How can your student benefit?

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]]> The Simplified FAFSA Changes – The Good and The Bad https://collegeinitiative.net/2021/09/01/simplified-fafsa/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:01:31 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=2330 The simplified FAFSA is significantly shorter, and the Expected Family Contribution number is now a thing of the past. 

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]]> Making the Final College Choice https://collegeinitiative.net/2021/03/08/final-college-choice/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:35:31 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=2335 You’re on the homestretch of your teen’s senior year in high school.  You’ve survived a tough year that likely included virtual and in-person college tours and time spent nagging about college essays, on top of your student’s usual academic load.  Acceptances are beginning to roll in.  Maybe more than even anticipated (yay!).  Or maybe there...

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