By Joseph Jovell, Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc. When many students hear the word “scholarship,” they mistakenly think it’s something reserved only for a select few. Here’s how you can help your students discover the billions of dollars in scholarships available for individuals just like them. Complete...
Two Connecticut schools (and CAPFAA members!) were recently recognized in LendEDU’s compilation of the “Top 50 Financial Literacy Programs offered at colleges and universities across the United States.” They are: Yale University (#8) Southern Connecticut State University (#29) Read the full article on the LendEDU website: https://lendedu.com/blog/top-50-college-financial-literacy-programs-2018/...
by Stacey Musulin, Assistant Director, CSCU System Office In June 2017, the Department of Education announced that effective the 2017-2018 award year (which began July 1, 2017), eligible students may receive up to 150% of their Pell Grant Scheduled Awards (or Iraq & Afghanistan Service Grants)...
Connecticut Association of Professional Financial Aid Administrators ~ 9/2017 Exec Council Attendance for September 15: Alex Muro, Steve McDowell, Kellie Webb, Bill Mangini, Lisa Boyko, Vanessa Richmond, Jennifer Horner, David Blackmon, Julie Savino Acceptance of the minutes: Mangini/Boyko. All in favor Treasurer: Report submitted. Missing 5 event payments,...
Bonnie Kraft, long-time Financial Aid Administrator at Northwestern Connecticut Community College has announced her retirement effective September 1st. Good luck Bonnie! ...
Lou Bristol, Director of Financial Aid at Northwestern CT Community College, recently announced his upcoming retirement. When asked if he would like to convey his plans for the future and any "favorite moments in financial aid administration," Lou offered...