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Navigating College Planning and Financial Security: Insights from Dave Kozak

Uncategorized / Elite Collegiate Planning

Introduction to Financial Security College Planning In a recent episode of “Times Square Today,” host Zach Viscomi engaged with Dave Kozak, a leading expert in financial security college planning. Amidst the 2008 financial crisis, Kozak began his journey, helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of securing their financial futures through strategic college planning. This […]

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Navigating the New FAFSA Changes: A Comprehensive Guide for 2023-24

Financial Aid / Elite Collegiate Planning

Navigating the New FAFSA Changes: A Comprehensive Guide for 2023-24 FAFSA Changes 2023-24 have introduced significant updates to the college financial aid process. This guide will delve into these changes and their implications for students and families. 1. Simplified Application Process in FAFSA Changes 2023-24 Historically, many criticized the FAFSA for its length and complexity.

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Your Financial Aid Glossary

Take a few minutes to get to know these Financial aid terms – The application process will be easier and quicker as a result The college admissions and financial aid process is full of terminology that can be somewhat intimidating to families applying for the first time. That’s why our Education Team put together the

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Is Student Loan Forgiveness Really Forgiveness?

College / Jennie Hirsch

You can’t take student loan forgiveness programs at face value. Let’s explore the pros and cons of “forgiveness.” The Biden Administration has unveiled their plan to forgive up to $10,000 worth of federal student loan debt to millions of Americans, and up to $20,000 for those who received Pell grants. Eligible individuals must be making

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3 Big Changes to the FAFSA, and What They Mean for Families

Uncategorized / Elite Collegiate Planning

Is there anything that hasn’t been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic? From the way we go to work to the way students learn, it’s been a game-changer. It should be no surprise then, that changes are coming to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) that is used to determine financial aid eligibility each

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What is the EFC?

Uncategorized / Elite Collegiate Planning

College planning is fraught with little-understood concepts that parents and students need to understand in order to choose the best school for their family situation. One of the most important and least understood aspects of college planning is the Expected Family Contribution or EFC. The EFC is an index number of a family’s ability to

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