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Tax Return Matrix released for upcoming verification season
November 24, 2020
The holidays are just beginning, but the Department of Education already released a gift to help financial aid professionals in the upcoming verification season.
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Training on new tool to calculate CARES Act R2T4
November 24, 2020
Financial aid professionals have faced many challenges during the pandemic - one of those being calculating R2T4 under the CARES Act.
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2021-2022 College Financing Plan improved for graduate and professional students
November 12, 2020
Graduate and professional students could find some additional help in the future as they plan for the costs of an advanced degree.
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Updated list of "Ability to Benefit" tests published in the Federal Register
November 12, 2020
If a student wants to benefit from postsecondary education, they must first prove their ability to benefit.
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Every college student needs this important skill
November 02, 2020
It is probably one of the most important skills needed for college.
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November tasks for high school seniors
November 02, 2020
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Troubleshooting the FAFSA's IRS Data Retrieval Tool
November 02, 2020
Applying for financial aid is easy when you use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool ? unless the tool doesn't work for you.
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Why grades are important in college
November 02, 2020
It is rare that anyone wants to know my grades in college.
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"Understanding taxes - The basics and beyond" webinar scheduled
October 29, 2020
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Making it easier to ask for forgiveness for public service loans
October 29, 2020
In this complicated world, it's nice when things get a little easier.
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Veteran's Day process and customer service hours posted by Department of Education
October 29, 2020
Most federal offices will close and operations shut down on November 11 in observance of the Veteran's Day federal holiday.
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Department of Education launches 2021-22 FAFSA fall campaign
October 27, 2020
With everything going on, it easy to understand how college students may forget or may not realize they need to file a renewal FAFSA.
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New guide aims to help parents understand and engage with digital learning
October 27, 2020
Just as the experience grows with digital learning, so may be some of the frustration for students and parents.
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Writing an effective and successful essay webinar scheduled
October 22, 2020
The personal statement is a common requirement of applications to many U.S. colleges and universities.
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A worksheet to prepare for the 2021-22 FAFSA
October 15, 2020
Knowing all the questions on an upcoming exam certainly helps you prepare and chances are you are going to do better.
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Answers to your questions about returning Title IV funds under COVID
October 15, 2020
If you are among the many professionals with questions about how to follow regulations under COVID-19, the Department of Education has added some more answers to your questions to the FAQ on its website.
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Department of Education's myStudentAid app offers convenience, but no 2021-22 FAFSA yet
October 15, 2020
The myStudentAid App makes it easy to complete the FAFSA on the go.
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FAFSA webinar materials available
October 15, 2020
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Mapping Your Future third-party servicer reminders
October 15, 2020
Completing forms and paperwork is a necessary part of a financial aid administrators job.
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MappingXpress could be the key to improving your document collection process
October 15, 2020
An easy, secure way for your office to handle verification documents is through MappingXpress.
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The easy way to complete the financial information on the FAFSA
October 15, 2020
If you would rather not go through financial documents or manually enter information on a form, then maybe you might be the kind of person who should use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool
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FAFSA webinar recordings available
October 07, 2020
Completing the FAFSA is an important task for students and families.
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2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools named
October 01, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education last week recognized nearly 400 schools across the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools.
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5 questions to ask yourself before choosing a college
October 01, 2020
When I graduated from high school, I wanted to go to college.
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Borrowers reminded about COVID-19 relief via email
October 01, 2020
The Department of Education reminded all federal student loan borrowers last month via email that relief measures in place because of the pandemic have been extended until the end of the year.
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Deadline nearing to apply for participation in campus-based programs
October 01, 2020
The application deadline to participate in the 2021-22 campus-based financial aid programs is now more than a month away with the Department of Education extending the deadline to November 2.
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Department announced online and virtual workshop training, but space is limited
October 01, 2020
If the pandemic and the resulting cancellation of in-person training has left you behind on your training in the fundamentals of financial aid administration, now is your chance to catch up.
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Guidance released to help schools prepare for 2021-22 verification
October 01, 2020
Financial aid offices can now prepare for the 2021-22 FAFSA verification season with the release of some suggested text last week by the Department of Education.
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National student loan default rate continues to decline
October 01, 2020
The national student loan default rate dropped to 9.7 percent, according to figures released by the Department of Education this week.
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October tasks for high school seniors
October 01, 2020
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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One thing you must do before applying for financial aid
October 01, 2020
Before you can apply for financial aid to help pay for your education after high school, there is one step you must complete first.
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Session for high school students now on StudentAidPandemic.org
October 01, 2020
Planning for life after high school is challenging at any time.
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Students can now apply for financial aid for 2021-22
October 01, 2020
Students planning to pursue education beyond high school in the 2021-22 academic year can start applying for financial aid now.
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What is the SAR, why you need to carefully review it
October 01, 2020
After you complete the FAFSA, you will receive a SAR
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Department of Education releases documents in preparation for 2021-22 FAFSA
September 17, 2020
It's starting to look a lot like FAFSA season.
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Support Mapping Your Future while shopping online
September 17, 2020
While shopping online this fall, you can support Mapping Your Future by shopping through the AmazonSmile program.
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Top five early awareness tools to help students, parents
September 17, 2020
Mapping Your Future provides a variety of tools to help high school students prepare for college and careers.
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2021-22 FAFSA verification information included in Final Rules
September 03, 2020
If you want to get a jump on the 2021-22 FAFSA verification season, you can now get a look at what a school or an applicant may be required to verify.
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Department of Education issues alert
September 03, 2020
The Department of Education recently issued a technology security alert, warning of an active ransomware campaign targeting educational institutions.
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Offices closed on September 7 for Labor Day
September 03, 2020
Maybe because Labor Day falls as late as possible this year, my brain has tried to trick me more than once into believing that it is not September yet.
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Session for high school students now on StudentAidPandemic.org
September 03, 2020
Planning for life after high school is challenging at any time.
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Let Guide to Life after High School help prepare your students this school year
September 02, 2020
By working Guide to Life after High School into your lesson plans this school year, you can help your students learn more about choosing a career, preparing for college, and student financial aid.
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September tasks for college-bound high school seniors
September 01, 2020
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Apply now for Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
August 31, 2020
High school seniors should apply soon for a Cooke Foundation scholarship.