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Mapping Your Future is a nonprofit organization committed to helping students, families, and schools navigate the higher education and student loan processes through trusted career, college, and financial aid resources. Mapping Your Future provides accurate and up-to-date information that helps students plan, prepare, and pay for higher education and contributes to national student loan default prevention efforts by providing information and services to students and their families.
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What current college students need to know about the FAFSA
By Marlene Seeklander Completing the FAFSA isn’t a “one and done” deal for college students. Although…
Pell Grant award amounts remain flat for 2026-27 academic year
By Catherine Mueller The maximum amount a student could receive in Federal Pell Grant funding for…
February tasks for high school seniors
By Catherine Mueller It’s just a few, busy months away from graduation for high school seniors….
Department publishes information to assist schools with reconciling financial aid programs
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals looking for a little more guidance on reconciling federal financial…
2025-26 FSA Handbook Volume 5 – Withdrawals and the Return of Title IV Funds – now available
By Marlene Seeklander The latest volume of the 2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook has just been released…
Tip of the Week – January 28, 2026
Tip of the Week Weathering the storm Weather, particularly in the winter, can often be…
