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2022-23 FAFSA training available for financial aid professionals and others helping students and parents complete the FAFSA
July 28, 2021
As students face what seems like an uncertain future due to the pandemic, it will be critical that they keep their options open by completing the 2022-23 FAFSA.
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Answering student and parent questions about the 2022-23 FAFSA
July 28, 2021
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August tasks for high school seniors
July 28, 2021
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The educational and performance benefits of taking a break
July 28, 2021
It was a little unscheduled break in the action during the Tuesday night game.
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Tip of the Week
July 28, 2021
Steps to repayment
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U.S. Department of Education seeks public comments on Public Service Loan Forgiveness
July 28, 2021
If you have an opinion or experience with the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, now is your opportunity to share your thoughts with the U.S. Department of Education.
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A different world
July 22, 2021
Life changed, and, before we knew it, we were accustomed to it.
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A four-step process to making good decisions for your future
July 22, 2021
The decisions you make today will have life-long significance.
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FAFSA webinars are in the planning stage
July 22, 2021
Mapping Your Future's annual FAFSA webinars are in the planning stage for two financial aid professionals webinars and one for students and parents.
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Department prepares Federal Methodology for 2022-23
July 21, 2021
You may be busy getting ready for the 2021-22 academic year, but there was a reminder from the Department of Education this week that it's not too early to prepare for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Getting to know the future of application processing
July 21, 2021
Software developers, who work on financial aid application processing systems, are getting what could be referred to as a "first edition" of a specifications guide for 2022-23.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
July 21, 2021
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Reminder about maintaining access to federal systems
July 21, 2021
If you don't use your access to the Federal Student Aid systems, then you are going to lose it.
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Tip of the Week
July 21, 2021
A different world
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Outage to impact FAFSA completion
July 20, 2021
Students, who have yet to complete the 2021-22 FAFSA, should do so as soon as possible. However, they may want to avoid at least a portion of the next two Sunday afternoons.
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Tip of the Week
July 14, 2021
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Higher interest rates set for loans borrowed during 2021-22 academic year
July 08, 2021
After having historically low interest rates for student loans borrowed for the 2020-21 academic year, the rates for loans borrowed during the 2021-22 academic year will rise.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
July 08, 2021
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New resources available for implementation of TEACH Grant regulatory changes
July 08, 2021
The new TEACH Grant regulations can be put into action now with the publication of new forms, notices, and counseling by the Department of Education.
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Research reveals the educational and performance benefits of taking a break
July 08, 2021
It was a little unscheduled break in the action during the Tuesday night game.
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Guide offers help in tracking regulatory changes
July 07, 2021
Keeping up with regulatory updates has always been a challenge in financial aid.
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Tip of the Week
July 07, 2021
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Accomplishing career goals with stackable credentials
July 01, 2021
For some students, knowing what education they want to pursue is clear, but finding a program that matches their interest is a challenge.
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Early Awareness E-News
July 01, 2021
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Five popular Mapping Your Future resources for counselors and their students
July 01, 2021
Mapping Your Future offers several resources to help you and your students with planning, paying, and preparing for college.
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July tasks for high school seniors
July 01, 2021
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Making the grade when it comes to financial matters
July 01, 2021
As a high school or college student, you probably often aspire to getting a good score when it comes to your classes.
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TEACH Grant program changes to benefit teachers and students
July 01, 2021
The U.S. Department of Education today announced changes to the TEACH Grant Program that will support teachers and encourage students to enter the teaching profession.
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U.S. Department of Education names 161 high school seniors as presidential scholars
July 01, 2021
Despite dealing with educational challenges brought on by the pandemic, 161 high school seniors from across the country accomplished enough to be named U.S. Presidential Scholars.
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Selective Service and drug conviction questions remain on FAFSA but won't impact financial aid eligibility
June 30, 2021
Students completing the FAFSA for the next couple of years will see questions about Selective Service and drug convictions, but no matter how students answer the questions, it will not impact their financial aid.
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Tip of the Week
June 30, 2021
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Department announces deadlines for 2021-22 award year
June 24, 2021
It never hurts to get a reminder about an upcoming deadline.
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Department offers guidance on implementing new FAFSA provision, removing Selective Service and drug conviction answers
June 24, 2021
When it comes to early implementation of the new requirements - or lack of requirements in a sense - financial aid professionals must consider the past, the present, and the future.
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Implementing stackable credentials to benefit students
June 24, 2021
More and more students are wanting to design their own educational pathway and stackable credentials offers a way to do that.
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Let MappingXpress boost the security of your verification process
June 24, 2021
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
June 24, 2021
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Secretary of Education hosts roundtable to hear from rural students
June 24, 2021
The Department of Education recently focused on the needs of rural students, which may provide some insight into how postsecondary institutions can assist those students as they prepare for higher education.
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Tip of the Week
June 23, 2021
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Department implements early repeal of subsidized loan limitations
June 22, 2021
In a move that simultaneously lifted a financial burden on students and a regulatory burden on financial aid professionals, the Department of Education announced early implementation of the repeal of subsidized loan limitations.
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Tip of the Week
June 16, 2021
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
June 10, 2021
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Interest rate information updated on Mapping Your Future
June 09, 2021
Interest rates may not be on student loan borrowers' minds too much right now - especially with the temporary implementation of zero percent interest on federally held student loans.
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Share your ideas and comments about working with the Department of Education
June 09, 2021
The first step to making your job a little easier is telling someone what you want.
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Tip of the Week
June 09, 2021
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Getting ready for FISAP season
June 07, 2021
For those financial aid professionals anxious to get started on the Fiscal Operations Report for 2020–21 and Application to Participate for 2022–23 (FISAP) can start by reviewing some documents posted online by the Department of Education.
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Public hearings signal intent to simplify some student and borrower programs
June 07, 2021
In what could be the beginning of a regulatory overhaul of several programs impacting students and borrowers, the Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) recently announced it will hold virtual public hearings on June 21, 23, and 24 to receive feedback on potential issues for future rulemaking sessions.
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Scholarship opportunities on Department of Labor website
June 07, 2021
Although the main purpose of the site is to provide information about careers, CareerOneStop also offers scholarship information to help with funding the education needed for a chosen career.
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The basics of what you need to know about financial aid
June 07, 2021
Anyone who has worked in financial aid for a few years knows when it comes to this industry, you learn something new every day.
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Early Awareness E-News
June 02, 2021
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Tip of the Week
June 02, 2021
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June tasks for high school seniors
June 01, 2021
Although you faced a lot of challenges during your senior year in high school, you accomplished a lot.
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Parking spots and five other advantages to attending summer semester classes
June 01, 2021
Even if you don't list summer school at the top of your list of summer fun activities, it can be a very rewarding experience.
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Practice budgeting skills with summer job earnings
June 01, 2021
A summer job offers many benefits for students in addition to the money earned.
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Borrowers should research Student Loan Forgiveness options
May 27, 2021
Student Loan Forgiveness is trending topic both online and in offline conversations.
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Helpful resources for professionals on how to find help at Federal Student Aid
May 27, 2021
Finding the help you need when you need it can make your job a lot easier.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
May 27, 2021
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New resources and features on StudentAid.gov
May 27, 2021
As students finish up their studies for their academic year, it's a good time to think about the future.
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No time like the present to sign up for MappingXpress
May 27, 2021
You have probably heard us say this before, but it's true. . .an easy, secure way for your office to handle verification documents is through MappingXpress.
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Tip of the Week
May 26, 2021
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Register now for ACT State Organizations Virtual Conference
May 25, 2021
Registration for the inaugural 2021 National ACT® State Organizations Virtual Conference is now open.
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Interest rates to rise for 2021-22 academic year
May 20, 2021
After having historically low interest rates for the 2020-21 academic year, the rates for 2021-22 will rise.
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Tip of the Week
May 19, 2021
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Deadline extended for mandatory software upgrade
May 13, 2021
Schools that haven't yet updated their software they use to exchange data with Federal Student Aid have been given a grace period.
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Easing the pandemic impact on students
May 13, 2021
Higher education, no question, will be impacted by the pandemic for years to come.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
May 13, 2021
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Online Counseling records provide valuable information
May 13, 2021
The purpose of student loan counseling requirements is two-fold: to educate borrowers and to receive updated contact information for the borrower.
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Pell recipients eligible for discounted broadband service and computer purchase
May 13, 2021
Even before the pandemic hit, access to reliable Internet service was a necessity for college completion.
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The Full Student webinar recording available
May 12, 2021
As a college student himself, Kadeem Leslie recently provided his unique insight into the challenges faced by many students today in a Mapping Your Future webinar.
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Tip of the Week
May 12, 2021
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Tip of the Week
May 05, 2021
A good life
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CareerShip information recently updated
May 04, 2021
The ability to research careers is important to selecting a career path.
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Early Awareness E-News
May 04, 2021
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May tasks for high school seniors
May 04, 2021
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Knowing what to pack for college
May 03, 2021
If your college plans to re-open dorms for the fall semester, you can start preparing now by knowing what you plan to take with you.
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Contact information for Mapping Your Future
April 29, 2021
The Mapping Your Future staff are available to assist schools, students, and Sponsors with the variety of tools and services Mapping Your Future offers.
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Early Awareness E-News
April 29, 2021
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How a campus tour can be critical to your college success
April 29, 2021
A key to a successful college experience for some students is being in the right environment.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
April 29, 2021
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Mapping Your Future offers timely resources
April 29, 2021
The last year has underscored the need for online processes and resources.
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Print function returns to Federal Student Aid Partner website
April 29, 2021
If there was a "like" button on the new FSA Partner Connect website, a post this week about being able to print content would likely receive thousands of thumbs up.
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Tip of the Week
April 28, 2021
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StudentAid.gov to be only site for students, parents to create federal financial login
April 23, 2021
To make StudentAid.gov a one-stop location for all federal financial aid functions, the Department of Education announced it will retire the previous website use for creating an FSA ID.
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Three things high school students should be doing now to prepare for their senior year
April 21, 2021
Senior year of high school is exciting, but the truth is - it can also be very overwhelming.
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Tip of the Week
April 21, 2021
The skills of a virtual conference attendee
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Department of Education joins IRS in warning of phishing scam
April 15, 2021
The Department of Education is reminding financial aid professionals about identity thieves that are impersonating the Internal Revenue Service in a new phishing scam.
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Learning how to avoid student loan scams
April 15, 2021
Student loan debt relief scams have been on the rise, and unfortunately some borrowers have fallen victim to these scams.
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Make MappingXpress an integral part of your verification processes
April 15, 2021
Collecting documents from students and parents securely and efficiently is key to the verification process.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
April 15, 2021
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Repayment amounts set for borrowers on Income-Contingent Repayment plan set for next year
April 15, 2021
For student loan borrowers on an income-contingent repayment plan, knowing how much their payment will be, no doubt, helps with budgeting.
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Tip of the Week
April 14, 2021
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College student and author to share his experience and advice on being successful
April 13, 2021
As a college student himself, Kadeem Leslie has a unique insight into the challenges faced by many students today.
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Tip of the Week
April 07, 2021
The Paying for College experience
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Borrowers warned about student loan scams in social media campaign
April 01, 2021
While a friendly April Fool’s joke can be amusing, it’s no fun to be fooled by student loan scams.
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Department to offer webinars on new distance education regulations
April 01, 2021
Since online education will likely be a part of higher education beyond the pandemic, it’s probably a good idea to learn about new distance education regulations to be implemented later this year.
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Early Awareness E-News
April 01, 2021
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Goodbye to IFAP; Hello to FSA Partner Connect
April 01, 2021
I can’t say that I won’t miss the IFAP website.
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Join Mapping Your Future for Financial Literacy Month
April 01, 2021
Join Mapping Your Future in the Financial Literacy Month celebration of money management information, tips, and tools.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
April 01, 2021
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Mapping Your Future offers a variety of financial literacy tools
April 01, 2021
April is financial literacy month.
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Student Loan Industry Participants Launch Campaign to Warn Consumers About Student Loan Scams
April 01, 2021
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Why having more questions than answers can be a good thing - especially when it comes to planning for the future
April 01, 2021
High school or college students with a lot of questions about what career to pursue or what college to attend may be worried about getting the answers they need.
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April tasks for high school seniors
March 31, 2021
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Identity thieves target students, faculty, and staff
March 31, 2021
As if students and employees of higher education haven't had enough challenges this past year, now identify thieves are impersonating the Internal Revenue Service in a new phishing scam.
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Tip of the Week
March 31, 2021
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Understanding what it means to be a dependent for financial aid
March 31, 2021
It is an important term in financial aid, but one that often creates a lot of confusion among students and parents.
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The secret of successful students
March 30, 2021
Students who do well in school know there?s a strategy that helps them make good grades, earn more awards, and, overall, enjoy the learning experience.
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Tip of the Week
March 24, 2021
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COD improvements, outage planned for March 19-21
March 18, 2021
If you really don't want to work over the weekend, you have a good reason not to do so.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
March 18, 2021
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Online Counseling sessions have an updated look
March 18, 2021
Mapping Your Future's Online Counseling sessions have a fresh look, just in time for spring.
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Preparing for the launch of FSA Partner Connect
March 18, 2021
Financial aid professionals who routinely go the Information for Financial Aid Professionals website to research regulations, review updates, or find training will have that routine shaken up somewhat with the launch of a new website later this month.
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Spring cleaning your social media accounts
March 18, 2021
Spring is known for a good time to do some cleaning, and your social media accounts are no exception.
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Verification of your financial aid application
March 18, 2021
You've completed all the paperwork, filled out the forms, and submitted everything by the deadline to apply for financial aid.
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Tip of the Week
March 17, 2021
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Parents needed for input on Paying for College tool
March 10, 2021
Abt Associates and the CFPB want to hear from parents and relatives who have taken out loans to pay for a family member's college education or are thinking about doing so.
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Tip of the Week
March 10, 2021
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Federal Student Aid to debut new website portal this month
March 04, 2021
Financial aid professionals will soon be adding another federal website to their list of bookmarked sites.
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Early Awareness E-News
March 03, 2021
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
March 03, 2021
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Tip of the Week
March 03, 2021
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Five things you'll need for a successful scholarship search
March 02, 2021
To find something, you first need to know what it is you are searching for and such is the case with scholarship searches.
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Tips for encouraging your students to complete the FAFSA
March 02, 2021
The number of students applying for financial aid this year is down 9.4 percent.
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Understanding college costs and the difference between tuition negotiation and professional judgment
March 02, 2021
Controlling the cost of higher education is an issue on the minds of many students and parents.
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Applying for federal financial aid will be different, but hopefully easier, in the future
March 01, 2021
Students attending college in the 2023-24 academic year will see a shorter, simpler form when applying for federal financial aid.
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March tasks for high school seniors
March 01, 2021
As your senior year gets closer to winding down, make sure to complete the necessary admission applications, scholarship essays, and financial aid information.
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NASFAA launches new website to help college access and financial aid professionals
March 01, 2021
Even experts sometimes need to research information or double check the rules.
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Tip of the Week
February 24, 2021
Future plans
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Deadline extended for Department of Education mandatory software upgrade
February 18, 2021
Postsecondary institutions accessing federal Department of Education websites have been given a little more time to install a mandatory software upgrade.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
February 18, 2021
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MappingXpress document collection total surpasses 750,000
February 18, 2021
Schools, students, and Sponsoring organizations continue to easily and securely exchanging documents with Mapping Your Future's MappingXpress service.
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New Guide available to help with upcoming verification process
February 18, 2021
The financial aid verification process is not easy and so it's good to know that the Department of Education guide to help financial aid professionals with the process.
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Tip of the Week
February 17, 2021
Tips to remember
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Important facts about the FSA ID
February 16, 2021
Students and parents should think of the FSA ID as the key that unlocks access to their federal financial aid.
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Tip of the Week
February 10, 2021
Zoom fatigue
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ED announces new Open Data Platform
February 09, 2021
A new website offered by the Department of Education may make it a little easier to find data on a variety of education topics.
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Financial aid professionals receive professional judgment reminder
February 04, 2021
Although financial aid professionals may not have needed the reminder, it's still good to see it again in writing that the Department of Education recognizes the increased need for professional judgement in determining financial aid for students.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
February 04, 2021
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Mapping Your Future offers verification resources
February 04, 2021
Verification of FAFSA data is a big task for financial aid professionals.
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Recent webinar recordings available
February 04, 2021
Mapping Your Future recently hosted webinars for "Making it easy to collect needed documents from students" and "Strategies for helping your students make the most of scholarship applications."
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The tactic used by successful students to win more scholarships
February 04, 2021
Scholarships are sometimes called free money or gift aid.
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Tip of the Week
February 03, 2021
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Celebrating school counselors today more than ever
February 02, 2021
School counselors have always been deserving of our thanks, but perhaps even more so this year.
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Early Awareness E-News
February 02, 2021
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February tasks for high school seniors
February 02, 2021
It's just a few, busy months away from graduation now for high school seniors.
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Guide to Life after High School sessions given a fresh look
February 02, 2021
A fresh look can be energizing, especially in the middle of winter.
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How to succeed in high school
February 02, 2021
Successful high school students know that it isn't just one thing that has made them a success.