Tip of the Week The real reason to celebrate Memorial Day weekend It can be difficult to enjoy something if you know it has come about because of the sacrifice of someone else. That’s why Memorial Day weekend has always been a paradox of sorts for me. Like many people, I’ve look forward to the
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Tip of the Week Updating interest rates New student loan borrowers will be facing higher interest rates starting July 1. To help students know the upcoming July 1 interest rates, Mapping Your Future staff recently updated several references to interest rates. The new rates were announced in a May 14 Electronic Announcement. Updates were completed on
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Higher Ed News Vol. 16 – Issue 10 Brookings article recommends actions to minimize postsecondary enrollment declines caused by FAFSA problems Many have predicted the problems with the 2024-25 FAFSA will have an impact on college enrollment this fall. Accessing the 2024-25 FAFSA may be easier now for those without a Social Security number The
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By Catherine Mueller One of the last times I was with my mother, I took her to the family farm. It was a beautiful fall day, and we knew that this trip to the farm might be her last. As we headed back to the city, nature treated us to a masterpiece with the setting sun
Tip of the Week A good life One of the last times I was with my mother, I took her to the family farm. It was a beautiful fall day, and we knew that this trip to the farm might be her last. As we headed back to the city, nature treated us to a
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By Beth Ziehmer If you plan to live in a dorm for the fall semester, you can start preparing now by knowing what you plan to take with you. The Mapping Your Future Packing list for college students is available in printable format for your convenience. When reviewing the packing list, consider how the list fits your needs.
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By Beth Ziehmer As your senior year winds down, don’t let yourself become distracted by solely focusing on celebrating graduation – stay focused and finish your high school career strong. Below are the tasks you should complete during the month of May:
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Early Awareness E-News May 2024Vol. 16 – Issue 5 Resources to help with FAFSA corrections This week, the Department of Education is emailing students and contributors who still need to make a correction to a 2024-25 FAFSA form, as well as to those who started a form, but did not yet submit it. Accessing the
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By Beth Ziehmer The FAFSA is getting a lot of our attention and rightfully so. However, Mapping Your Future recognizes that you have a lot of other responsibilities in addition to helping incoming students. With graduation just weeks away, you may be preparing your graduating and withdrawing students for exit counseling. Whether you use the Department
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By Beth Ziehmer During Financial Literacy Month in April, Mapping Your Future encourages you to use its financial literacy tools and share the tools and resources with your students: Contact the Mapping Your Future staff at feedback@mappingyourfuture.org or (800) 374-4072 with any questions.
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