Major changes are coming to New York’s college financial aid system in 2025. In this episode of College Coffee Talk, Pearl and Andy Lockwood break down two critical developments:
1. The Universal FAFSA mandate for all NY high school seniors
2. The new $65,000 lifetime cap on Parent PLUS loans

Topics Covered:
-How the FAFSA Simplification Act impacts your ability to get aid

-Why skipping the FAFSA could cost you merit money

-What the new loan cap means for families paying for elite schools

-Why guidance counselors may not be prepared to help

-The truth behind so-called “unclaimed aid” in New York

This affects every New York family with a college-bound student in 2025 or beyond. If you live in New York and plan to send your child to college, this information is crucial.

🎙 This is just a clip from College Coffee Talk.
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