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Deadline approaching for 2026-27 Underuse Penalty Waiver for the Campus-Based Programs
By Marlene Seeklander Schools facing a reduction in their campus-based funding due to underuse have just…
Notice of Intent to establish Negotiated Rulemaking Committee
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the…
FAFSA Specifications Guides
By Marlene Seeklander Because the FAFSA Specifications Guides are such a useful tool, financial aid professionals…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – January 22, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 2 Registration for the 2026 FSA Training Conference…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – January 8, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 1 FSA offers “Mid-year Transfer Students” learning track…
Early Awareness E-News – January 2026
Early Awareness E-News January 2026Vol. 18 – Issue 1 Historic milestone reached in FAFSA completions…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – December 18, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 25 Students completing the FAFSA to be notified…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – December 4, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 24 Keeping up the FAFSA momentum After years…
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Paying for college with scholarships
By Marlene Seeklander Students who apply for scholarships know it’s the smart way to pay for…
December tasks for seniors
By Catherine Mueller During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice. Use some of…
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Tip of the Week – November 25, 2025
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2025 Thanksgiving holiday hours for Federal Student Aid and Mapping Your Future
By Marlene Seeklander Hopefully, you will be enjoying Thanksgiving day and not working, but if you…
Department provides new student data test files with Budget Reconciliation changes
By Marlene Seeklander Colleges and state agencies which receive student FAFSA data can now better prepare…