What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?

Good bye, our loyal fan! (20220627)

For our 200th and last episode of the What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA? podcast, Dana and Dennis welcomed back David Loverin, David Shook, and Mike Dear to the show.  We had a couple rounds of hot financial aid talk and more to close out our run.
 
A gigantic THANK YOU goes out to everyone who joined the show, listened to the show, or co-hosted the show.  It would have been impossible to pull this off alone.  We can't wait for our next project, but you'll have to wait until later this year to see what Dennis and Dana come up with.
 
What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA? has been a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Our second-last episode! (20220624)

Dana and Dennis cover a lot of ground, some of it with seedlings of financial-aid items.  As our second-last show, we previewed our upcoming final show next week taping next week Monday.
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Our last regular GNUS show (20220621)

Short news day as there wasn't much in the news these past few weeks:
FSA update on FAFSA issues, an update aid eligibility for Afghan Arrivals, and request for comments on new info to be asked for on FAFSAs.
CSAC Special Alerts about WebGrants access and supplemental Chafee Grant funding.
Higher Ed Dive article about understanding who among the 39 million people who dropped out of college have actually returned (so we can get the others to come back, too!).
University Business article about how one higher ed person believes we need more colleges.
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

The Ides of June (20220617)

Dennis went through his list of failings of Internet while Dana talked about NBA finals and more sensible things.  
 
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Summertime Gnus (20220614)

New Gnus!
FSA posted Volume 5 of the 2022-2023 FSA Handbook.
CSAC Special Alerts regarding GSTGP and 2021-2022 year-end reconciliation for Cal Grant and MCS.
CSAC Ops memos regarding HS graduation verification and summer term rosters.
NASFAA articles about USDE's first Chief Economist and the CFPB taking action against a student loan debt relief company.
Inside Higher Ed article about how state higher ed funding rose in 2021.
University Business article about Gen Z attitudes towards higher education.
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Friday Show on Friday Junior (20220609)

Dana and Dennis go off-roading with multiple topics (including a few regarding financial aid and community colleges).
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

New Gnus (20220607)

So much news!
FSA announcement about draft 2023-2024 FA application materials.
CSAC Ops Memo about 2021-2022 Cal Grant C updates.
CNN article about loan cancellation for students who attended Corinthian Colleges.
Press-Enterprise article about fiscal crisis awaiting community colleges.
CNBC article about how students are picking working over going to college.
CNBC article about the lost appeal of 4-year colleges for young students.
Inside Higher Ed article about the rising numbers of students leaving college before earning their degrees.
Chronicle of Higher Ed article about why college costs so much.
Hechinger Report article on figuring out the true cost of college.
James G Martin Center article about enhancing the value of a college education.
Chronicle of Higher Ed article on the short-staffing of FA Offices.
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Is that Dana? (20220602)

Dana and Dennis do their best to stay out of trouble while talking about the LACCD Culinary Cup, Dennis's vacation, and more.  And, the first official announcement has been made - What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA? will come to a close with episode #200 later this month.
 
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

A backlog of news (20220601)

Just your regular news half-hour:
FSA DCL on 2022-2023 verification changes.
CSAC Special Alert regarding the verification changes notes above.
CSAC Special Alert regarding virtual training events in June.
CSAC Special Alert regarding 2021-2022 Chafee grant program updates.
NASFAA resource page on FAFSA Simplification.
NASFAA Pop Quiz regarding SAP.
NASFAA article about a new report on protecting student borrowers.
NASFAA article about FAO staffing issues.
Update on student loan interest rates for 2022-2023.
Higher Ed Dive article discussing student loan system reforms.
Inside Higher Ed opinion piece on doubling Pell (and more).
Attigo offering free training on students and their money, first generation students, and managing workplace stress.
 
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Get to the bookstore! (20220527-8)

Dennis gave a list of books on financial aid, student loans, and higher education that he recommends for ALL to read.
 
Game of Loans: The Rhetoric and Reality of Student Debt - Beth Akers and Matthew Chingos
Making College Pay: An Economist Explains How to Make a Smart Bet on Higher Education - Beth Akers
Why Does College cost So Much? - Robert Archibald and David Feldman
Redesigning America's Community Colleges: A Clearer Path to Student Success - Thomas Bailey
Student Debt: Rhetoric and Realities of Higher Education Financing - Sandy Baum
Is College Worth It? - Bill Bennett
The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money - Bryan Caplan
Will College Pay Off? A guide to the Most Important Financial Decision You'll Ever Make - Peter Cappelli
Community Colleges as Incubators of Innovation: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Communities and Students - Rebecca Corbin and Ron Thomas (Editors)
Crazy U: One Dad’s Crash Course in Getting His Kid Into College - Andrew Ferguson
Reinventing Financial Aid: Charting a New Course to College Affordability - Andrew Kelly and Sara Goldrick-Rab
The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make - Ron Lieber
The Art and Science of Student Aid Administration in the 21st Century - Joseph Russo
Indentured Students:  How Government Guaranteed Loans Left Generations Drowning in College Debt - Elizabeth Tandy Shermer
Indebted: How Families Make College Work at Any Cost - Caitlin Zaloom
 
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.