Yesterday, #NASFAALeads26 attendees had over 160 meetings with their representatives on Capitol Hill. #FinAidFeb is a great time to engage in advocacy work in support of removing financial barriers to postsecondary education.

Explore our advocacy resources to get started: https://ow.ly/lfve50YetNj

Financial Aid Awareness Month Throughout the month of February, the higher education community celebrates Financial Aid Awareness Month, in an effort to provide crucial information to students and families about access to…

College is an investment in your future. 💰This #FinAidFeb, weigh the costs of borrowing against the potential long-term benefits of a college degree. 🔎

The Pell Grant program is the “foundational” federal student aid program, providing grants to low-income undergraduates with the greatest financial need. Pell has been flat funded for the past four years, which decreases Pell's purchasing power by not keeping up with inflation. #FinAidFeb

The Colleges Where Low-Income Students Get the Highest ROI - CEW Georgetown Low-income students get the highest return on investment at public universities, where costs are typically lower.

February is Financial Aid Awareness Month! Financial aid can make higher education more affordable. Explore your options — grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study — to help pay for your education. #FinAidFeb #FinancialAidAwarenessMonth bit.ly/3yA0Idk

In 2024-25, 33% of undergraduate and 25% of graduate student aid was institutional, with $85.1 billion in grants provided.

The FAFSA is used for more than just federal student aid. Most postsecondary institutions have their own financial aid programs, and use your FAFSA results for those too. In 2024-25, institutional aid made up 33% of all undergraduate student aid and 25% of all graduate student aid. #FinAidFeb

Federal Work-Study is a need-based program that provides part-time jobs to students at postsecondary institutions. Federal funding for FWS has remained the same since 2023-24, which when adjusted for inflation is actually a decrease in funding for the program. #FinAidFeb

Average financial aid for undergraduates in 2024-25 totals $16,810, mostly from grants and federal loans.

College is an investment, and every student’s situation is unique. The financial aid office wants you to succeed and is filled with advocates who will ensure you understand the various federal grant, work-study, and loan options. #FinAidFeb

Illustration promoting Financial Aid Awareness Month with a piggy bank, calculator, graduation cap, diploma, and documents.

Happy #FinAidFeb! Every February we celebrate Financial Aid Awareness Month, in an effort to provide crucial information to students and families about access to federal, state, and institutional student aid.

Learn more & explore our resources for celebrating #FinAidFeb: https://ow.ly/V6gj50Y7H60

The Colleges Where Low-Income Students Get the Highest ROI - CEW Georgetown Low-income students get the highest return on investment at public universities, where costs are typically lower.

February is Financial Aid Awareness Month! Financial aid can make higher education more affordable. Explore your options — grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study — to help pay for your education. #FinAidFeb #FinancialAidAwarenessMonth bit.ly/3yA0Idk