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"But it’s been a tough season all around. The chaos and frustration over the new FAFSA launch has led to a nearly 30 percent decline in completion of the student aid form this year, which advocates fear could mean a marked drop in college-going rates for low-income and first-generation students who rely on federal aid. Meanwhile, everyone is waiting to see how the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action could impact access and equity in college admissions."

Colleges release some acceptance rates and application data Applications are up and acceptance rates are down after a chaotic year in college admissions. But a number of factors could dampen enrollment optimism.

https://www.npr.org/2024/01/23/1226406495/families-colleges-remain-limbo-education-department-promises-fix-fafsa-mistake

Exclusive: The Education Department says it will fix its $1.8 billion FAFSA mistake The U.S. Department of Education says it will fix a mistake that would have hurt low-income students, lowering their financial aid.

We are excited to be joined TOMORROW by Danielle Zalamea from Iona University for our next FREE college admissions webinar, Thursday, September 7 at 9 AM PST. She will go into detail about what her school offers as well as the entire admissions process. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions.

Click this link to join our Zoom meeting place for the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/6518811693