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Ready, set, FAFSA! ?? Get started on the 25-26 FAFSA by creating your FSA ID, gathering your info with our checklist, and inviting contributors. Check out our resources for a smooth application process!

uAspire would like to thank RBC Foundation USA (RBC Capital Markets) for their support of our advising program, as well as the launch of a partnership with City Year! This partnership will provide financial aid and college affordability expertise to students and AmeriCorps members so that they can take critical steps toward maximizing their own education outcomes during their service year.

This week, we're thrilled to have Jonathan Lewis, Ph.D., Sr. Dir. of Research, and Alyssa Stefanese Yates, Ph.D., Alex Chewning Research Fellow, representing uAspire at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) conference in Minneapolis, MN, from Nov. 20-23. They'll be participating in 6 sessions, sharing insights and contributing to critical discussions that shape the future of #HigherEducation. #ASHE2024 ??

The 25-26 FAFSA beta is live! This is the form you need for your college financial aid—tested and monitored for a seamless experience. ?? Start your application today at fafsa.gov and check out our resources for more help!

uAspire was thrilled to partner with?Federal Student Aid, an Office of the U.S. Department of Education,?and the?U.S. Department of Education?for a special beta testing of the 2025-2026 FAFSA form at?John Jay College (CUNY)?last week. ??? This hands-on session provided an invaluable chance to collaborate directly with FSA experts, gaining real-time insights and solutions. A huge shoutout to The City University of New York, #CUNYJohnJay, CUNY Central Financial Aid, and the CUNY K16 Initiatives FAST teams for their crucial roles in this initiative. We’re working towards a #BetterFAFSA for everyone! ??

?? We're celebrating! uAspire applauds the Massachusetts Legislature for its commitment to providing students with essential information on state and federal financial aid. We're thrilled to continue our collaboration to improve access and affordability in higher education! #HigherEd #FinancialAidMA

"It has been such an impactful two years – what I've taken from the Alliance and what it has brought me as a leader and as an individual doing this work, but also collectively as a team. We are stronger being part of the Alliance, and it's really delivered on all the promises and the vision. It's just been knocked out of the park." - Jaclyn Pinero, CEO, uAspire

I am excited to be working with my partners at OneGoal on their upcoming Massachusetts Partnership Summit! I’ll be representing uAspire for the Make It Make Cents (pt 1) session where I’ll be talking about Massachusetts' new tuition equity law granting undocumented high school completers access to in-state tuition and state financial aid. Registration is FREE and I would love to see you there. You can learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eNVVCsJK.

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Are you signed up yet for our free California College Affordability Summit? We are excited to welcome financial aid leaders from around the state and across the country. Register today and you can attend this networking session with uAspire CEO Jaclyn Pi?ero and uAspire California Policy Director Parshan Khosravi. Register today at https://lnkd.in/g5k_B4qp #HigherEd #Networking #FinancialAidProfessional #CollegeAccess #EquityInEducation