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Paying for college
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Lower Direct Loan interest rates in place for the 2020-21 academic year
July 09, 2020
Interest rates on federal student loans will decrease again for the next academic year.
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Department of Education provides new tools for students to manage student loan debt
July 01, 2020
Some recent improvements to the StudentAid.gov website will help students manage their student loan debt and determine their eligibility for student loan forgiveness.
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July tasks for high school seniors
July 01, 2020
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Tips to help pay the cost of college
July 01, 2020
According to the U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics, the average in-state cost of attendance at a four-year public institution in the 2018-19 year was $24,900.
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Direct Loan fees for 2020-21 announced
June 25, 2020
The Department of Education this week announced the new fees to be charged to borrowers under the Direct Loan Program. According to a June 23 Electronic Announcement.
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Updates continue on StudentAidPandemic.org site
June 25, 2020
It is challenging to keep up with the updates to the information for current college students and student loan borrowers.
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Your EFC number - what it is and what it isn't
June 25, 2020
It isn't a magic number, but your EFC is an important number when it comes to determining the amount of financial aid you are eligible to receive at the school you plan to attend after high school.
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Three things you must do to continue receiving financial aid for your education
June 23, 2020
Students who establish their initial eligibility for federal financial aid by completing all the necessary forms aren't finished - at least when it comes to making sure they continue receiving financial aid.
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Helping borrowers know their student loan interest rates
June 18, 2020
Interest rates may not be on student loan borrowers' minds too much right now.
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Scammers prey on college students during COVID-19 crisis
June 10, 2020
As if students haven't had enough challenges this year due to the COVID-19 crisis, now scammers are targeting them in a new phishing scheme.
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Five popular Mapping Your Future resources for counselors and their students
June 02, 2020
Mapping Your Future offers several resources to help you and your students with planning, paying, and preparing for college.
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Starting to prepare for the fall semester
June 01, 2020
Now that May is over, it's time to think about the fall semester.
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It's more important than ever to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
June 01, 2020
And here's why. . .
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June tasks for high school seniors
June 01, 2020
During your senior year, you finalized your college choice.
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The action you should take now if you need more financial aid
June 01, 2020
A lot of things have changed in our world during the past year, and your financial situation may be very different than when you applied for financial aid.
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This type of college funding should be your priority
June 01, 2020
The most important funding for college is the money that you won't have to repay.
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Drop in interest rates on student loans
May 28, 2020
Interest rates on federal student loans will decrease again for the next academic year.
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Town Hall Meeting on FAFSA Completion webinar recording available
May 27, 2020
Financial aid itself may not have changed much in recent months, but the circumstances that cause students to need financial assistance has changed.
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Common FAFSA questions addressed in podcasts
May 14, 2020
Mapping Your Future worked with the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) and financial aid professionals to develop a series of podcasts to help students and parents preparing for higher education.
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Updates continue on StudentAidPandemic.org site
May 14, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has changed so many aspects of our lives, and it is challenging to keep up with the updates to the information for current college students and student loan borrowers.
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Know your options to prepare for loan repayment
May 04, 2020
When it comes to borrowing money for college, it's wise to understand repayment requirements and options.
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May tasks for high school seniors
May 02, 2020
Your senior year might looks different than you thought it might as it winds down, don't let yourself become distracted.
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The ABCs of being a good student
May 02, 2020
The ABCs aren't just for younger students.
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Emergency grants guidance
April 30, 2020
Emergency grants are critical right now as some college students struggle with the crisis while trying to pursue their education.
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Making the most of a virtual college tour
April 30, 2020
It may not be what you had planned, but a virtual campus tour can help you choose the right college to accomplish your educational goals.
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Mapping Your Future offers timely resources
April 30, 2020
Recent weeks have underscored the need for online processes and resources.
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Department releases updated Master Promissory Note
April 29, 2020
It may look a lot like last year's model, but the Department of Education recently released a revised Master Promissory Note.
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Important information you can get from the College Scorecard
April 29, 2020
. . .and why you should care.
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COVID-19 resource page added to list of available resources
April 16, 2020
Since mid-March, Mapping Your Future has been compiling various resources to help students, student loan borrowers, and schools.