Archive of Financial Aid Newsletter for Parents

  • March 2013: TOPICS - Focus on Federal Tax Resources * Need Help With Your Taxes? * If Financial Aid Taxable? * American Opportunity Tax Credit * Payment Deadlines and Early Registration * File the 2013-2014 FAFSA by May 1, 2013 How the Sequester Impacts Federal Financial Aid Programs.
  • December 2012; TOPICS -  Renewing Aid for 2013-2014 * Payment Options * American Opportunity Tax Credit Extended * Tax Credits and the 1098-T Form *  Learn About the IRS Data Retrieval Tool *  On-Campus Resources Promote Student Success * The "Fiscal Cliff" and Federal Financial Aid Programs 
  • October 2012:TOPICS -  Payment Deadlines and Early Registration * Academic Guidelines for Maintaining Aid Eligibility * Payment Options * How to Save $500 - $1,000 for Emergencies * New Partnership with America Saves * Remember to Vote in the November Elections * Money Management Tips for Students * Why Credit Scores are Important
  • August 2012:TOPICS - Emergency Preparedness Information * On-Campus Resources Promote Student Success * "FERPA" * How Aid Is Applied to the Bill * HEOA Consumer Information Disclosures * Congress Continues to Debate Aid Funding *  FAFSA Required for PLUS Loans
  • June 2012 :TOPICS -  Other Financing Options for Families * Louisiana TOPS Scholarship Programs * Important Loyola Websites * Community Service Work Study Jobs *   Fall Semester Billing Information * Money Management Tools for Students * Changes to Federal Student Aid Program Changes for 2012 -2013
  • April 2012: TOPICS -  Remember to Complete the 2012-13 FAFSA by May 1, 2012 * Do You Need Help With Your Federal Tax Return? *  Payment Deadlines and Early Registration * Academic Guidelines for Maintaining Financial Aid Eligibility *  American Opportunity Tax Credit Program *  April is National Financial Literacy Month * Additional Money Management Resources *  Changes to Federal Student Aid Programs for 2012-2013
  • February 2012: TOPICS - Completing the 2012-13 FAFSA * Do You Need Help With Your Federal Tax Return * Learn More About the IRS Data Retrieval Tool *  American Opportunity Tax Credit * Projected Changes to Federal Student Aid Programs for 2012-2013 * On-Campus Resources Promote Student Success * Tax Credits and the 1098-T Form
  • December 2011: TOPICS - Renewing Aid for 2012-2013 * Payment Options * American Opportunity Tax Credit Extended *  Tax Credits and the 1098-T Forms * Learn About the IRS Data Retrieval Tool * On Campus Resources Promote Student Success * "Super Committee" Fails to Reach a Deal
  • November 2011: TOPICS:  Save Student Aid Petition * Payment Options * Payment Deadlines and Early Registration * American Opportunity Tax Credit * New Direct Loan Servicing Web Site and Contact Info * Academic Requirements for Renewing Aid * Why Credit Scores are Important
  • September 2011 : TOPICS- We've Moved! * The Debt Ceiling Debate Leads to Changes in Federal Aid Programs * Catholic Social Thought and the Budget Debate * Contacting Your Elected Representative * New ERefund Process for Students * Student Insurance Plan Information * Save Student Aid Campaign
  • August 2011 - TOPICS: Emergency Contact Info * Emergency Preparedness Info * On-Campus Resources Promote Student Success * FERPA * How Aid Is Applied to the Bill * HEOA Mandated Consumer Disclosures * Congress Continues to Debate Aid Funding * FAFSA Required for PLUS Loans for 2011-2012
  • May 2011 - TOPICS : PLUS Loan Process for 2011-2012 * Important Loyola Websites * Renewing Aid for 2011-2012 * On-Campus Resources Promote Student Success * Republicans Propose Cuts to the Pell Grant Program for 2012 * Money Management Tools for Students * Important Info for May Grads (and their parents)
  • April 2011 - TOPICS:  Remember to complete the 2011-2012 FAFSA by May 1 * American Opportunity Tax Credit * Monthly Payment Plans Offer Financing Options * Important Loyola Websites * April is National Financial Literacy Month * Additional Resources* Info for Parents with PLUS Loans from before 2010
  • March 2011 - TOPICS:  Student Aid Funding and the Federal Budget * But What About the 2011-2012 year ?  Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students * Other Changes for 2011-212 * Federal Income Tax Information * American Opportunity Tax Credit * Financial Management Tips for Undergraduates * Completing the 2011-2012 FAFSA.
  • February 2011  - TOPICS: Renewing Aid for 2011-2012 * Verification * On-Campus Resources Promote Student Success * Completing the 2011-2012 FAFSA * American Opportunity Tax Credit *  Should You Consolidate Your Student / Parent Loans? * Tax Credits and the 1098-T Statement * Update- Direct Loan Transfer Initiative
  • November 2010  - TOPICS: Payment Deadlines and Early Registration; Academic Guidelines for Maintaining Aid Eligibility; "One Step Ahead"; American Opportunity Tax Credit; Should You Consolidate Your Federal Student/Parent Loans; Money Management Tools for Students; Important Dates: 2010-2011 Academic Year
  • August 2010 -TOPICS: Emergency Preparedness Information *  Emergency Contact Information * On-Campus Resources Promote Student Success * Family  Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") * How Aid Is Applied to the Bill * HEOA Mandated Consumer Disclosures * 2010 Fall Semester Calendar
  • Special Issue- New Student Orientation - TOPICS: On-Campus Resources Promote Student Success; How Aid is Applied to bills; Money Management Tools for Students; Other Financing Options for Families; Federal Student Loan Changes; Louisiana's "TOPS' Scholarship Program; Renewal Requirements for Financial Aid Programs; Additional Important Offices on campus
  • June 2010 -  TOPICS: Louisiana's "TOPS" Scholarship Program ; Other Financing Options for Families; Fall Semester Billing Information; On-Campus Resources Promote Student Success; How Aid Is Applied to Your Bill; Money Management Tools for Students; PLUS Program Changes for 2010-2011
  • May 2010 - TOPICS:Federal Student Loan Program Changes Effective July 1, 2010 ; Welcome to PowerFAIDS ; Important Loyola Websites; Monthly Payment Plans offer additional financing options; PLUS Loan Process for 2010-2011; Credit Issues and PLUS Loan Eligibility; Academic Renewal Requirements for Major Aid Programs; 4th Annual Americorps Week
  • March 2010 - TOPICS: Loan Processing Changes for 2010-2011, A New Look for Your Student's Financial Aid Records,  Federal Income Tax Information, American Opportunity Tax Credit, Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students, Credit  Issues and Parent Loans,  Academic Calendar -2010 Spring
  • January 2010 - TOPICS: Renewing Aid for 2010-2011, On-Campus Resources Promote Student Success, New Disclosure Requirements for Private Educations Loans, American Opportunity Tax Credits, Tax Credits and the 1098-T Statement,  Congress Set to Resume Debate on the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act ("SAFRA") ,  Important Dates:2010 Spring Semester

Updated March 4, 2013