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Remembering the Winter Conference

Thanks to the Winter Conference Committee, many of us look back at another great event filled with learning and camaraderie.…

11 years ago

Just Another Snowy Day

Submitted by Krystal Windley, American Student Assistance This was one of the first snowstorms of the winter. My daughter is…

11 years ago

The Boston Blues

Submitted by: Tanya Tanaro, American Student Assistance For those of you who watch the news, you know that Boston was…

11 years ago

A Message from the CAPFAA President 2014-2015

Greetings to all CAPFAA Members, Associate Members, and those who are “just looking”! We welcome you to this website and…

11 years ago

Insights on How Students Approach Budgeting

Written by: Tanya Tanaro, Manager, Higher Education Partnerships, American Student Assistance- SALT As financial aid professionals, we want to help…

11 years ago

Jim Briggs Workshop

Photos by Jen Horner, University of Hartford Jim Briggs, AKA “The Tax Detective,” was invited by the CAPFAA Training Committee…

11 years ago

Making ¢ents: How to Create a Shoebox Budget

by Abril Hunt, Senior Financial Literacy Trainer, ECMC  Running out of money is one of the most common reasons students come…

11 years ago

Changes to PLUS Loans Effective March 29, 2015

By Stacey Musulin, Asst. Director, Financial Aid Services, CT Community Colleges On October 23, 2014, the Department of Education made…

11 years ago

Resources for New PLUS Loan Regulations

Compiled by Stacey Musulin, CT Community Colleges Changes to the Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program for both parent and graduate…

11 years ago

A Dog-gone Tough Winter

From Stacey Musulin, CT Community Colleges How did my family fare this winter? Despite the heavy snow, we had to…

11 years ago