Author name: Marlene Seeklander

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More upcoming FSA Wednesday Webinars announced

By Marlene Seeklander College financial aid staff have the opportunity to increase their professional knowledge by attending two Department of Education webinars this spring. The Department’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) updated an earlier announcement to remind schools of two upcoming trainings offered as a part of their Wednesday Webinar series: No registration is required

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This season’s lineup on the Mapping Your Future YouTube channel

By Catherine Mueller An online video can sometimes be a lifesaver. Maybe you’re working late at night and can’t figure out the instructions on some project. Do an online search and, more than likely, you’ll find a video that solves your problem. Fortunately, for many students and parents, who often complete the FAFSA late at night

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A key strategy for choosing the right college for you

By Catherine Mueller It’s always nice to have options. But sometimes too many options can be overwhelming – especially when you’re making an important life decision such as where to go to college. If you are considering 2, 5, or even 10 colleges and having a hard time deciding, maybe it’s time to change your thinking. Changing

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Determining the parent for the 2025-26 FAFSA

By Marlene Seeklander For some students, one of the most challenging parts of the FAFSA is knowing which parent to invite to the FAFSA. The Department of Education has the parent wizard tool available outside of the FAFSA form, making it easier for students, families, and others to make this determination ahead of time. In addition, Mapping Your

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Report on 2024 Experimental Sites Initiative available

By Marlene Seeklander If you’ve ever been curious about the experiments that the Department of Education offers to institutions, you can read more about them in their annual report. The Department of Education recently announced the publication of the 2024 annual report on the ESI Website. The report highlights findings from experiments involving Pell eligible students, Second Chance

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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – February 20, 2025

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 4 Nondiscrimination obligations of schools and other entities receiving federal financial assistance from the Department of Education Colleges and universities were reminded last week of their obligations to comply with nondiscrimination requirements as a part of receiving federal funding. FAFSA Question 11 updated Institutions will want to take

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