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A strategy for choosing the right college for you
February 01, 2023
It's nice to have a choice.
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Celebrating National School Counseling Week February 6-10
February 01, 2023
A week-long celebration of school counseling is much deserved but almost too short.
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February tasks for high school seniors
February 01, 2023
It's just a few, busy months away from graduation for high school seniors.
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Four components of a good college financial plan
February 01, 2023
It is understandable – that overwhelmed feeling you get when thinking about how to pay for college.
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Important questions to ask yourself before applying for a scholarship
February 01, 2023
Students should apply for as many scholarships as possible.
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No greater love
February 01, 2023
It was an act of sacrifice and service so great we should never forget.
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The real reason admission and scholarship essays are so hard to write
January 31, 2023
It’s not that you don’t want to write the essay.
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Applications open for the 2023 Voyager scholarships
January 26, 2023
Students interested in public service are encouraged to apply for the Voyager Scholarship.
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Strategies for making the most of scholarship applications webinar recording available
January 26, 2023
The Strategies for making the most of scholarship applications webinar addressed tips and techniques for applying for scholarships.
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Updated verification worksheets under development
January 26, 2023
Mapping Your Future staff are working on the 2023-24 verification worksheets and the worksheets should be available in the next week.
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A checklist of applications to complete for a college education
January 04, 2023
By the first day of college classes, a student has completed a lot of paperwork to begin their educational journey.
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Simple steps to update your FSA ID
January 04, 2023
Your FSA ID is your key to your federal student aid account, and therefore it's important that you keep information associated with your account up to date.
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How do I start applying for financial aid?
January 03, 2023
If you are a high school senior or the parent of a senior, the next few months are important for applying for financial aid, such as scholarships, grants, and loans.
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New FAFSA to debut in late 2023
January 03, 2023
Students and parents applying for financial aid in the fall of 2023 will experience a totally new FAFSA.
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January tasks for high school seniors
December 31, 2022
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Mapping Your Future review of top articles for 2022
December 15, 2022
Mapping Your Future strives to provide a variety of articles to benefit students, parents, high school counselors and educators, and financial aid professionals.
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Strategies for making the most of scholarship applications webinar scheduled for students, parents
December 15, 2022
Register today for the January 24 or 26 webinar.
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Understanding taxes webinar recording available
December 07, 2022
Financial aid is in the midst of some of the most dramatic changes in the industry in decades.
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Completing the FAFSA webinar recording available with Spanish subtitles
December 01, 2022
To help more students understand and apply for financial aid, Mapping Your Future is now offering its FAFSA completion webinar with Spanish subtitles.
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Five important things you should know about financial aid for graduate school
December 01, 2022
For many students, pursuing a graduate or professional degree can provide important career advantages, but for some students the advanced degree is not possible without financial aid.
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For a successful future, seniors must develop these five traits
December 01, 2022
Graduation is a significant milestone for high school students.
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The two reasons you need to create a FAFSA save key
December 01, 2022
A save key for the FAFSA is not the same as a password, but it could be just as important to helping a student complete the form.
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A candid photo
November 30, 2022
I just wanted one good photo.
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December tasks for high school seniors
November 30, 2022
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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Displaying your accomplishments
November 30, 2022
Winter break is a good time to get caught up on projects that are harder to find time for during the school year.
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Happy Holidays from Mapping Your Future
November 30, 2022
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Mapping Your Future 2023 holiday calendar
November 29, 2022
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A good investment
November 17, 2022
It's not just about the money.
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Understanding taxes webinar scheduled
November 14, 2022
Register today for the December 7 webinar.