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FAFSA

2017 - 2018 FAFSA

(Early FAFSA/Prior Prior Year)

The 2017–18 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles

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Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, students will be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year. (In the past, they had to wait until January 1). In addition, applicants will no longer need to estimate income and tax information and will be able to retrieve their data directly from the IRS, right from the first day the FAFSA is available. Students also will have information about their Expected Family Contributions earlier, helping them as they’re going through the college application and selection process. 

Webinars

The Evolving Accreditation Landscape in the U.S.

October 31, 2024

October 31, 2024 | 2:00-3:15 pm ET

Join us for a webinar exploring the evolving landscape of accreditation in the U.S., focusing on the shift towards a unified system, greater transparency, and the role of quality assurance in alternative credentials. Discover the implications of these changes for institutions and credential recognition.

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Moderators:

Melanie Gottlieb

Melanie Gottlieb

Executive Director, AACRAO

Presenters:

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Dr. Cynthia Jackson Hammond

President of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

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Dr. Laura Gambino

Vice President, New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

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Dr. Karen Solomon

Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, Higher Learning Commission (HLC)