Early Awareness E-News
April 2025
Vol. 17 – Issue 4
Keys to a successful scholarship strategy topic of upcoming webinar
When it comes to getting money for college, scholarships can be critical.
2025-26 FAFSA reminder campaign underway
Most of us need a nudge every once in a while, a little reminder to do something important like, maybe, completing the FAFSA.
5 things to look for in a financial aid offer
After the admissions acceptance letter, the financial aid offer is probably second when it comes to those highly anticipated notices from a college.
Six things to check on your FAFSA Submission Summary
After successfully completing your FAFSA, you should celebrate your accomplishment.
Understanding your FAFSA status
It’s no longer just a matter of “done” or “not done” when considering the status of your financial aid application.
A checklist of applications to complete for your college education
By the first day of college classes, a student has completed a lot of paperwork to begin their educational journey.
Knowing the code could be an important key to financial aid
Although every school or college has its own unique identity, sometimes its name can be similar to another institution.
Mapping Your Future offers a variety of financial literacy tools
During Financial Literacy Month in April, Mapping Your Future encourages you to use its financial literacy tools and share the tools and resources with your students.
Department of Education reopens Income-Driven Repayment Plan and Loan Consolidation Applications for borrowers
Student loan borrowers wanting to apply for the Income-Drive Repayment Plan or Loan Consolidation can once again do so.
Five reasons to begin your scholarship search early
It’s never too early to begin your search for college scholarships.
Contributing to a FAFSA when the invite isn’t received
Sure, sometimes high school students don’t want to invite their parents to something, but in the case of the FAFSA, most students need to invite their parents.
April tasks for high school seniors
As your senior year winds down, don’t let yourself become distracted by solely focusing on celebrating graduation – stay focused and finish your high school career strong.