A Recap of Changes to PJs

by Global Financial Aid Services | Mar 1, 2025 | Blog, FAFSA Simplification

Changes to well-known PJ terms that defined a student’s circumstances have already been implemented under FAFSA Simplification. Requirements for institutions have changed too. By Rick Cox This blog is a reminder of the changes, effective beginning with the 2023-2024...

2024-2025 Changes: Family Size & Number in College

by Global Financial Aid Services | Mar 1, 2025 | Blog, FAFSA Simplification

Family size will be obtained from FADDX, and number in college will not be used in calculating eligibility using the SAI. By Rick Cox This blog focuses on upcoming changes and reminders to family size and number in college for the 2024-2025 award year. Family size for...

Part II: A Reference for New Terminology

by Global Financial Aid Services | Mar 1, 2025 | Blog, FAFSA Simplification

Important name and system changes are taking place as full implementation gets closer for the FAFSA Simplification and FUTURE Acts. Here’s a guide to new names for financial aid terms that are changing with FAFSA Simplification. In some cases, a change will affect an...

In a Word: A Reference for New Terminology

by Global Financial Aid Services | Mar 1, 2025 | Blog, FAFSA Simplification

Key name and system changes are taking place with FAFSA Simplification. Here are befores and afters for financial aid terminology. A glossary of familiar terms follows if you’re wondering what the new name is for an old standard. Expected Family...

Reporting Family Size on the FAFSA

by Global Financial Aid Services | Mar 1, 2025 | Blog, FAFSA Simplification

All applicants will be asked if the information on their IRS return reflects the current number in their household. By Rick Cox Family size can be updated but initially the information is taken from the IRS tax return. All applicants will be asked if the people...

Learning About FAFSA Changes

by Global Financial Aid Services | Mar 1, 2025 | Blog, FAFSA Simplification

FSA-led webinars will cover important topics about revisions for the student financial aid application. Eleven live webinars from FSA this summer will cover critical topics and answer questions from financial aid professionals on the new 2024-2025 FAFSA. Webinars are...