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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…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – March 5, 2026
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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Requirements for Title IV disbursement reporting, excess cash, and reconciliation
By Marlene Seeklander College financial aid and business professionals manage many critical responsibilities. Among those responsibilities…
New NSLDS guide and record layouts for 2026
By Marlene Seeklander With the beginning of the new year, financial aid professionals and others who…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – January 8, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 1 FSA offers “Mid-year Transfer Students” learning track…
Peak processing reminders for 2025-26
By Marlene Seeklander With the beginning of a new semester and increased demand for financial aid,…
Online training on the Budget Reconciliation Bill now available
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid administrators and staff now have an opportunity to learn more about…
New Section 117 Portal now live – Reminder of January 31 reporting deadline
By Marlene Seeklander Institutions that need to submit foreign gifts and contract information can now use…