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U.S. Treasury seeking input on the future of financial literacy

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By Marlene Seeklander Anyone with an interest in financial literacy and education now has the opportunity to comment on the country’s future direction on the issue. In a February 3 Federal Register Notice, the Treasury published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input to support the annual review of the National Strategy for Financial Literacy. Commenters

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What current college students need to know about scholarships

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By Marlene Seeklander Scholarships are not just for incoming freshmen. Current college students should also be seeking scholarships, looking for funding opportunities throughout their entire college career. Current students are often eligible for scholarships, which may be based on their field of study and may be contingent on maintaining a minimum GPA or demonstrating financial need.

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State agencies and membership & advocacy organizations need to register soon for the 2026 FSA Training Conference

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By Marlene Seeklander State higher education agencies and membership & advocacy organizations interested in attending the upcoming Federal Student Aid (FSA) Conference need to complete the lottery submission form prior to the February 13 notification date. The Department of Education previously announced that due to the limited number of seats at the conference site, they would

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Updated 2026-27 Federal School Code List now available

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By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education recently released an updated 2026-27 Federal School Code List, which plays a key role in the FAFSA. The Department announced the availability of the updated 2026–27 Federal School Code (FSC) List of Participating Schools.  Although it’s usually not necessary, students can enter these codes on the FAFSA in order

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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – February 5, 2026

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Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 3 A month that could change a life Financial aid awareness really needs a year-long celebration. Department publishes information to assist schools with reconciling financial aid programs Financial aid professionals looking for a little more guidance on reconciling federal financial aid programs have now received some from the

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Tip of the Week – February 4, 2026

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Tip of the Week A month that could change a life Financial aid awareness really needs a year-long celebration. Even though February is the only official recognition of financial aid awareness, financial aid professionals and many others are observing it every day. In reality, there shouldn’t be only one month dedicated to financial aid awareness

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Federal Student Aid updates “Aid Application Process” training track

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals can stay current with how to handle federal financial aid data with updated training modules now available. Federal Student Aid recently announced that they have updated the “Aid Application Process” training track with the latest information and guidance that was published in the September 30 Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) GEN-25-08.

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Tentative 2026–27 Funding Levels available for Campus-Based Programs

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By Marlene Seeklander Although funding amounts have not yet been determined, the Department of Education has posted tentative funding levels for 2026-27. In a January 30 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education said tentative funding levels and worksheets for Federal Work-Study (FWS) and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) programs for the 2026-27 award year have

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Early Awareness E-News – February 2026

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Early Awareness E-News February 2026Vol. 18 – Issue 2 Pell Grant award amounts remain flat for 2026-27 academic year The maximum amount a student could receive in Federal Pell Grant funding for college will remain unchanged for the 2026-27 academic year – at least for now. Why your college may ask for a tax transcript

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What current college students need to know about the FAFSA

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By Marlene Seeklander Completing the FAFSA isn’t a “one and done” deal for college students. Although students may hear a lot about financial aid when they are just beginning to pursue college, it’s an important factor throughout their education beyond high school.  Because eligibility for federal financial aid (and other types of financial aid) is determined

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