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Department of Education releases 2026-27 College Financing Plan
By Marlene Seeklander Those financial aid professionals who opt to use the Department of Education’s College…
Federal Need Analysis Methodology updated for the 2026-27 Award Year
By Marlene Seeklander To keep pace with the cost of living, the Department of Education…
FY 2022 national default rate briefing released
By Marlene Seeklander The national student loan default rate remains at 0% for the third…
Early Awareness E-News – Special Edition – September 25, 2025
Early Awareness E-News September 25, 2025Special Edition Launch of the 2026-27 FAFSA is the earliest…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – Special Edition – September 25, 2025
Higher Ed News Special Edition Launch of the 2026-27 FAFSA is the earliest in the…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – September 18, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 19 Reminder: FISAP deadline October 1, 2025 The…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – September 4, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 18 Updates to the 2026-27 Student Aid Index…
Early Awareness E-News – September 2025
Early Awareness E-News September 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 9 Department of Education announces the launch…
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Tip of the Week – July 23, 2025
Tip of the Week Borrowing Parent Loans – 2026 and beyond It’s hard to find…
Reminders for the Fiscal Operations Report for 2024–25 and Application to Participate for 2026–27 (FISAP)
By Marlene Seeklander While financial aid professionals are in the midst of processing FAFSAs and making…
Staff enrollment for access to federal aid functions now through FSA Partner Connect
By Marlene Seeklander To add or update staff access to federal student aid systems, schools will…
2023-24 Direct Loan closeout deadline nears; Department provides additional information
By Marlene Seeklander With the end of July deadline looming, the Department of Education is providing…
Additional updates to 2026-27 FAFSA Specifications Guide
By Marlene Seeklander In preparation for the upcoming FAFSA cycle, financial aid professionals will want to…
Tip of the Week – July 16, 2025
Tip of the Week Something to cry over Keep the tissue box handy. Sure, you…