Author name: Marlene Seeklander

Department of Education Webinar: Preparing for 2025-26 and Updates on 2024-25

By Marlene Seeklander Receive updates from the Department of Education on 2024-25 processing and preparing for 2025-26 in an upcoming webinar. On Friday, November 8, from 3-4 p.m. (Eastern Time), the Department of Education will host a webinar to provide updates on the 2024-25 processing as well as an update on the 2025-26 FAFSA beta testing

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FISAP edit corrections and updates due December 13, 2024

By Marlene Seeklander While submitting the FISAP is behind you, don’t forget to make any needed corrections and updates by December 13. In a recent Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education reminds schools that any changes, corrections, or edits to the recent FISAP must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern time (ET) on Friday,

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Tip of the Week – November 6, 2024

Tip of the Week An offering of thanks to our veterans To those veterans who have sacrificed and served our country, we owe much. Veterans’ educational benefits is one way as a country we can express our gratitude. But understanding veteran education benefits can be a challenge – especially with different programs, different eligibility criteria

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Registration deadline nearing for December ACT test date

By Catherine Mueller Students interested in taking the December ACT test should register this week to avoid late fees. The regular registration deadline is Friday, November 8 for the December 14 ACT test. After November 8, students can register for the December test up until November 22 but will have to pay a late fee with

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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – October 31, 2024

Higher Ed News Vol. 16 – Issue 23 BETA Updates Page for 2025-26 FAFSA Schools and interested stakeholders can find updates on the 2025-26 FAFSA BETA testing by going to one central location. Resources to help students and borrowers impacted by hurricanes Students and borrowers experiencing hardship because of damage done by the recent hurricanes

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Five things you can do while you wait for the 2025-26 FAFSA

By Catherine Mueller If you haven’t heard already, the 2025-26 FAFSA will be released by December 1. Normally, the FAFSA is released on October 1 for the following academic year. This year, however, to avoid some of the problems and delays experienced with the 2024-25 FAFSA, the Department is putting the 2025-26 FAFSA through beta testing.

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2025-26 FAFSA Resources to support outreach efforts

By Marlene Seeklander Planning for the upcoming 2025-26 FAFSA cycle may be a little easier with some new resources from the Department of Education. The Department announced this week that new and updated resources are available to schools, software vendors, supporting agencies, and students and families to help them prepare for the 2025-26 FAFSA cycle. The

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Active confirmation of certain FSA data systems required by December 10

By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education reminds schools not to lose access to critical systems. In a recent Electronic Announcement, the Department reminds schools enrolled for a Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) account that they are required to review and validate its assigned TG/FT numbers and Electronic Services user accounts by December 10.   This

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Tip of the Week – October 30, 2024

Tip of the Week 2025–26 FAFSA Form Preview Presentation Now is the time to update your financial aid night presentation and training materials with the 2025-26 screenshots. The Department of Education has released a PowerPoint presentation and PDF file that includes information and screenshots of the 2025-26 FAFSA. The presentation includes scenarios for the initial

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