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Minor updates coming to the 2027-28 FAFSA
By Marlene Seeklander The 2027-28 FASFA will include a few minor changes when it is released…
April tasks for high school seniors
By Catherine Mueller As your senior year winds down, don’t let yourself become distracted by solely…
A valuable lifelong skill
By Marlene Seeklander Imagine for a moment if you had no idea how much money you…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – March 19, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 6 Number of student loan borrowers in default…
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Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 5 Three factors for measuring an education’s return…
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Early Awareness E-News March 2026Vol. 18 – Issue 3 Keys to a successful scholarship strategy…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – February 19, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 4 Draft 2027-28 FAFSA application materials available for…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – February 5, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 3 A month that could change a life…
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Department issues updated signature requirements for the Program Participation Agreement
By Marlene Seeklander In response to a legal challenge, the Department of Education revised the requirements…
Direct vs. indirect costs for college
By Marlene Seeklander When planning to pay for college, students and parents need to consider both…
Department delays collections on student loans
By Catherine Mueller Borrowers, who have defaulted on the federal student loans, received a temporary reprieve…
Registration for the 2026 FSA Training Conference requires action by January 23
By Marlene Seeklander Schools interested in attending the upcoming Federal Student Aid (FSA) Conference need to…
Tip of the Week – January 14, 2026
Tip of the Week A pleasant journey for the new year I’ve made a lot…
Winter 2026 Wednesday Webinars announced by Federal Student Aid
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals can make note of some upcoming Wednesday Webinars offered by…