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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
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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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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…