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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
November 23, 2021
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Thank you
November 23, 2021
If it weren't for the kindness of friends and strangers, I am not sure where I would be.
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Tip of the Week
November 23, 2021
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Tip of the Week
November 17, 2021
Maybe, at the center of it all, things really haven't changed that much.
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The where and how of a successful scholarship search
November 15, 2021
If you are looking for scholarships to help you play for college, there are a lot available.
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Department clarifies guidance for treatment of name, image, and likeness compensation in the awarding of financial aid
November 11, 2021
Although it may not be an issue for too many students, nonetheless, compensation for a student's name, image, and likeness could cause some confusion when awarding federal financial aid.
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Department creates "Return to Repayment" toolkit
November 11, 2021
With a little more than two months before borrowers must resume repayment of their student loans, the Department of Education has prepared a communications toolkit for the industry.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
November 11, 2021
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Thanking veterans
November 11, 2021
The pursuit of an education is a precious freedom.
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Tool helps veterans estimate educational benefits
November 11, 2021
It may be impossible to repay the sacrifice of our veterans, but one attempt is taxpayer-supported educational benefits.
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"Understanding taxes - The basics and beyond" webinar scheduled
November 10, 2021
As a financial aid professional, you already face many challenges in reviewing tax documents of students and parents in the verification process.
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Tip of the Week
November 10, 2021
Understanding taxes webinar scheduled
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Two important reasons for the Student Aid Report
November 09, 2021
Compared to the financial aid offer, the SAR may seem like an unimportant document when it comes to getting funding for college.
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Early Awareness E-News
November 03, 2021
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Tip of the Week
November 03, 2021
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November tasks for high school seniors
November 02, 2021
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Troubleshooting the FAFSA's IRS Data Retrieval Tool
November 02, 2021
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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Huge challenges and responsibilities facing Federal Student Aid
October 28, 2021
A defining moment for FSA.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
October 28, 2021
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Mapping Your Future third-party servicer reminders
October 28, 2021
Completing forms and paperwork is a necessary part of a financial aid administrator's job.
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MappingXpress could be the key to improving your document collection process
October 28, 2021
An easy, secure way for your office, and other offices on campus, to handle documents collected from students is through MappingXpress.
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Planned outages to impact financial aid application and repayment plan requests
October 28, 2021
If you want to make applying for financial aid as easy as possible, you may want to avoid completing the application during a few specific times in November.
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Steps to repayment flyer updated
October 28, 2021
With student loan repayment set to begin February 1, your former students may be asking for guidance.
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These numbers have a huge impact on your financial aid offer
October 28, 2021
Whether you love or hate math problems, figuring out the amount of money you?ll need for college can be overwhelming.
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Tip of the Week
October 27, 2021
Huge challenges and responsibilities facing Federal Student Aid
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Seeing is understanding: New mockups of student aid report for training, presenting
October 25, 2021
For college access and financial aid professionals, explaining the 2022-23 Student Aid Report just got a little easier.
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Board of Regents Launches Our Dakota Dream Coalition, Extends Free College Application Campaign
October 21, 2021
All SD Colleges, Universities Extend Free Application Period to Six Weeks for South Dakota Residents.
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Tip of the Week
October 20, 2021
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Department of Education stepping up enforcement
October 14, 2021
Title IV violations can mean serious consequences, and anyone who knowingly violates the rules should probably look over their shoulder now.
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More opportunities to learn about federal financial aid
October 14, 2021
When it comes to federal financial aid, it seems that there is always something new.
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FAFSA webinar materials available
October 13, 2021
The 2022-23 FAFSA webinars have concluded and the webinar materials are now available.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
October 13, 2021
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Tip of the Week
October 13, 2021
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News-Special Issue
October 08, 2021
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Mapping Your Future planned site outage the weekend of October 15-17
October 08, 2021
Mapping Your Future is preparing for future enhancements to its site. As a part of that process, we plan to do upgrades and maintenance the weekend of October 15-17.
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PSLF Program overhaul and webinar opportunity for financial aid professionals
October 08, 2021
To help financial aid professionals learn more about the temporary changes to the PSLF Program, TISLA is hosting an "Explaining the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waivers: For Professionals" webinar on October 11.
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PSLF Program overhaul
October 06, 2021
The country's teachers, nurses, firefighters, and other public servants – many of whom have been on the frontline of the pandemic, should find it easier to take advantage of a promise made to them when they entered their career field.
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Tip of the Week
October 06, 2021
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program overhaul
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2022-23 FAFSA form now available
October 01, 2021
A great way to kick off the weekend is to apply for financial aid.
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Early Awareness E-News
October 01, 2021
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October tasks for high school seniors
October 01, 2021
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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2022-23 FAFSA filers with unemployment income may see impact to financial aid eligibility
September 30, 2021
Some students and parents who received unemployment income in 2020 could see an incorrect reduction in their eligibility for need-based aid for the 2022-23 academic year.
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2022-23 FAFSA filers with unemployment income may see impact to financial aid eligibility
September 30, 2021
Some students and parents who received unemployment income in 2020 could see an incorrect reduction in their eligibility for need-based aid for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Department requests financial aid administrators watch for FAFSA filers with $1 AGI
September 30, 2021
Although the 2022-23 FAFSA won't be released until tomorrow, the Department of Education has already identified a potential issue that could indicate some students are eligible for more aid than they should receive.
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FAFSA webinar recordings available
September 30, 2021
Completing the FAFSA is an important task for students and families.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
September 30, 2021
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New Federal Update video available for viewing
September 30, 2021
If you missed the Federal Update webinar earlier this week, you still have a chance to catch up on all the latest news from the Department of Education.
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New tool launched to estimate federal financial aid
September 30, 2021
Students and parents can get a peek at how much federal financial aid they might receive with a new tool released this week by the U.S. Department of Education.
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The latest trend
September 30, 2021
It's a downward trend, and that's a good thing.
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Tip of the Week
September 29, 2021
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Tip of the Week
September 22, 2021
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
September 16, 2021
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New guidelines issued for proper use of Department of Education systems
September 16, 2021
Everyone should know by now that improper use of Department of Education information can result in serious consequences.
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What it's all about
September 16, 2021
It's about people.
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Tip of the Week
September 15, 2021
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Tip of the Week
September 08, 2021
What it's all about
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2022-23 FAFSA materials now available for training and presentations
September 07, 2021
In another sign that a new FAFSA season is upon us, the Department of Education has released the final versions of the 2022-23 FAFSA form and worksheet.
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Worksheet now available to prepare for 2022-23 FAFSA
September 07, 2021
Students and parents seeking financial aid for college can get a head start on the application process by reviewing a worksheet released earlier this month by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
September 02, 2021
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Offices closed on September 6 for Labor Day
September 02, 2021
As with last year, since Labor Day falls pretty late on the calendar, it has been harder to realize that it is already September.
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Reminder of upcoming deadline for campus-based financial aid program
September 02, 2021
If you haven't already started working on your report and application for campus-based aid programs, now is the time to do it.
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2022-23 FAFSA information posted by Department of Education
September 01, 2021
It is a sign that fall is almost here.
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Early Awareness E-News
September 01, 2021
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Let Guide to Life after High School help prepare your students this school year
September 01, 2021
Mapping Your Future offers several free online programs to help both schools and students stay on track when planning for education beyond high school.
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Mapping Your Future turns 25
September 01, 2021
Mapping Your Future is now older than many college students.
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September tasks for high school seniors
September 01, 2021
The college preparation that takes place during your senior year is filled with a lot of details and paperwork.
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Strategies for students (and parents) when money for college runs short
September 01, 2021
With the fall semester getting underway, most students have their minds on attending classes and getting good grades – and hopefully not on paying their tuition bill.
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Tip of the Week
September 01, 2021
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Two questions to be removed from future federal student aid applications
September 01, 2021
Two questions will be disappearing from the Free Application for FAFSA. . . but not just yet.
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Tip of the Week
August 25, 2021
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Automatic student loan discharges for totally and permanently disabled borrowers
August 19, 2021
Borrowers who have a total and permanent disability will receive automatic student loan discharges under a new regulation announced August 19 by the Department of Education.
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Census data reveals burden of student loans on younger adults
August 19, 2021
Although the data doesn't provide any surprising insights, it does provide some interesting information about those who have student loan debt and the economic impact of that debt during the pandemic.
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Let MappingXpress help with your new academic year documentation needs
August 19, 2021
With a new school year upon us, let MappingXpress help your office meet your document collection needs by streamlining the document collection process.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
August 19, 2021
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New volume in the FSA Handbook series now available
August 19, 2021
For those collectors of financial aid reading materials, the latest volume of the 2021-2022 Federal Student Aid Handbook has been released by the Department of Education.
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Tip of the Week
August 18, 2021
Got questions?
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Updated guidance addresses unemployment documentation
August 18, 2021
Financial aid professionals received some new guidance that may make it a little easier to help incoming students who were unemployed or underemployed.
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Tip of the Week
August 11, 2021
A new year
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Another chance to participate in Second Chance Pell
August 05, 2021
In anticipation of legislative changes expanding Second Chance Pell, the Department of Education is inviting letters from colleges and universities interested in participating in the Second Chance Pell experiment.
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Guide now available to decipher comment codes on 2022-23 Student Aid Reports
August 05, 2021
Fortunately, financial aid professionals don't have to memorize all the comment codes that could appear on a Student Aid Report.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
August 05, 2021
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The secrets of scholarship-winning students
August 05, 2021
Applying for scholarships can seem like a lot of work when there?s no guarantee that you will receive any money for your education.
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Tip of the Week
August 04, 2021
2022-23 FAFSA webinars scheduled
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Early Awareness E-News
August 02, 2021
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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
Although a lot has changed for students in the past year or so, it remains 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
Although the future may still seem a little uncertain now with the pandemic, completing the FAFSA is one way students can keep their options open.
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August tasks for high school seniors
July 28, 2021
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Temporary changes made to financial aid verification
July 28, 2021
A temporary change in the financial aid process may provide relief for some college students.
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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