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Borrowing Parent Loans – 2026 and beyond
By Catherine Mueller It’s hard to find an equilibrium. When it comes to Parent PLUS Loans,…
Summary of Budget Reconciliation Changes for Students and Parents
By Catherine Mueller When it comes to paying for college, many students and parents face uncertainty….
Tip of the Week – October 15, 2025
Tip of the Week Happy Financial Aid Day Over time, I realized I had “been…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – October 2, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 20 Department of Education issues reminder: Federal grant…
Early Awareness E-News – October 2025
Early Awareness E-News October 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 10 Launch of the 2026-27 FAFSA is…
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…
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Changes to V4 and V5 verification tracking groups for 2025-26
By Marlene Seeklander To cut down on potential fraud and streamline processes, the Department of Education…
Test ISIR data file available for 2026-27
By Marlene Seeklander Schools and other entities that want to test their processing system for 2026-27…
Learning Tracks from Federal Student Aid
By Marlene Seeklander New and experienced financial staff can usually benefit from additional training, especially training…
Financial Aid Offers – A closer look
By Marlene Seeklander A financial aid offer is often a key component of the college decision…
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…