financial aid for college

A photo which illustrates a college advisor South Florida at International College Counselors offering information and tips for filling out the 2024–25 FAFSA.

How FAFSA Changes Will Impact Families in 2024-25

ByAimee Heller

Federal Student Aid (FSA), an office of the U.S. Department of Education, is changing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-25 academic year. The FAFSA determines families’ eligibility for federal grants, work-study, low-interest student loans, and some scholarships. The good news is that the FAFSA itself will be simplified. The application…

The Florida Senate Passes the Bright Futures Scholarship Bill

ByCheree Liebowitz

The Florida Senate recently voted unanimously to expand the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, a statewide scholarship program for Florida college students. SB 4 will expand the amount of financial aid and scholarship money Florida students could receive under the program.  The proposed changes could cut the tuition bills of nearly 100,000 students this year. All…