Features

You're probably jotting down the features of the services you investigate. Take a moment to read through a few of the features that make CFA unique.

Information Verification®  (click for more)

We tell you what to verify. Option: we verify applicant's income, math, expense and tax information.

Financial Condition Indicator®

Giving out aid and they still don't pay? We alert you to their financial condition. You may want to provide additional resources for families rated "struggling" or "unmanageable." The manual explains how.

Customization

The calculation formula can be customized to match your school and community.

Exceptions

Exceptions are anticipated. Written requests are welcomed, but you make the final decision.

Control

We tell you how much they can afford to pay. You determine the award based on your budget & criteria.

Help

An annually updated manual gives you the tools you need to manage your program with ease.

Customer Service

Our goal is to resolve all issues within 1 working day in a helpful and courteous manner.

Extravagance

Built-in ceilings temper the calculation of extraordinarily high expenses & assets.

Poverty

Built-in adjustments give very-low income and single-parent families additional breaks.

Accuracy

Annual formula adjustments ensure the most accurate determination of a family's ability to pay.

Secure, online

Up-to-date encryption protects application and reporting online. App & reports are instantaneous online.

Cost-effective

Fees for parents and schools are reasonable and competitive - less than most competitors.

Simplicity  (view parent feedback)

Uncomplicated worksheets make the application is easy to complete, whether on paper or online.

Speed

Online applications are instantaneous. Mailed applications are processed within 3 working days.

Tuition Management

We are "this close" to launching our integrated system for online tuition, fee and registration mgt.

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