Author name: Marlene Seeklander

Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – November 13, 2025

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 23 Upcoming changes to the FSA ID account process Creating a StudentAid.gov account or FSA ID shouldn’t be an obstacle for students and contributors when completing the FAFSA. 2026-27 Federal School Code List of Participating Schools The Federal School Code List – a key component of the FAFSA

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2026-27 Federal School Code List of Participating Schools

By Marlene Seeklander The Federal School Code List – a key component of the FAFSA – has been updated by the Department of Education for 2026-27. The Department announced the availability of the 2026–27 Federal School Code (FSC) List of Participating Schools. Students enter these codes on the FAFSA in order for the postsecondary schools to

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Student Aid Index – A deeper dive

By Marlene Seeklander What exactly is the Student Aid Index (SAI) calculated by the FAFSA? While the SAI isn’t a new concept – it replaced the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) starting with the 2024-25 FAFSA – it may cause some confusion for students and families. The SAI, based on a range from –1500 to 999999, is

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Upcoming changes to the FSA ID account process

By Marlene Seeklander Creating a StudentAid.gov account or FSA ID shouldn’t be an obstacle for students and contributors when completing the FAFSA. The FSA ID is a “key first step” to completing the FAFSA, and Federal Student Aid (FSA) has made updates over the past few years to make the process easier. Aaron Lemon-Strauss, Executive Director

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Students and parents can complete FAFSA during federal shutdown

By Catherine Mueller Despite the government shutdown, students and parents can complete the FAFSA and financial aid will be processed on the regular schedule according to the U.S. Department of Education. The Department announced on October 1 that despite the lapse in appropriations to fund the federal government, there will be minimal impact on students, borrowers,

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Early Awareness E-News – November 2025

Early Awareness E-News November 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 11 Borrowing Parent Loans – 2026 and beyond It’s hard to find an equilibrium. Tips for avoiding scholarship scams Scholarships are the best kind of financial aid, but students should be careful to avoid scams. Five tips to complete this important FAFSA first step Students have been

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