FAFSA Changes 2025: Student Loan Limits & Financial Aid Cuts Explained

from The College Admissions Edge Hosted by Pearl and Andy Lockwood

FAFSA changes, Department of Education cuts, student loan limits, financial aid mistakes—these updates could affect every college-bound family in 2025 and beyond. In this clip from College Coffee Talk, college advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood explain how proposed congressional reforms might drastically limit student and parent borrowing. Plus, what you can do now to boost your chances of receiving merit or need-based aid. 🎓 You’ll learn: ✔ What the new $50,000 lifetime loan cap could mean for your family ✔ Why many middle- and high-income families still qualify for aid ✔ FAFSA vs. CSS Profile: What each school really wants ✔ The #1 mistake that could disqualify you from merit aid ✔ How to pick the right financial aid strategy for your school list ✔ What upcoming Department of Education changes signal for Class of 2026 and beyond 📞 Need help with college admissions? Visit LockwoodCollegePrep.com #CollegeAdmissions #EducationPolicy #FAFSA #FinancialAid #CollegePlanning #StudentLoans #LoanForgiveness #Scholarships #HigherEducation #Parenting #CollegeBound #ClassOf2025 #ACTPrep #SATPrep #Parenting #2025 #DebtRelief #CollegeEssay#CollegeAdmissions #DoubleDeposit #CollegeAdmissions #CollegeDecision #CollegePlanning #EnrollmentMistakes #StudentAdvice #collegeplanning #collegefinancialaid #collegeadvisor

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