By Marlene Seeklander Students have been able to complete the 2026-27 FAFSA since September 24, in advance of the official October 1 release date. Prior to completing the FAFSA, students and parents can go ahead and set up their account at StudentAid.gov, also known as creating an FSA ID. An FSA ID is the username and
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By Catherine Mueller Despite the federal government shutdown, the Department of Education will resume negotiated rulemaking sessions on the student loan provisions which became law under budget reconciliation. Negotiators are expected to continue their discussions on the provisions November 3 to November 7. The first negotiated rulemaking session was conducted in early October and while many
By Marlene Seeklander While submitting the FISAP is behind you, don’t forget to make any needed corrections and updates by December 15. Schools that have any changes, corrections or edits to make to the FISAP need to do so by Monday, December 15 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time (ET). This is the last date to submit
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Tip of the Week It changed our lives Most people can’t imagine life without the internet. The internet has changed our lives, how we do business, and how we help students. From its early origins in 1969 when the APRANET was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense, to the late 1980s-early 1990s when the
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By Catherine Mueller Deciding what you want to do for the rest of your life can be rather scary. Choosing a career can raise many “what ifs.” For example: Going to college, deciding on a career, and choosing the right school can be overwhelming. The good news is that if you are thinking about the “what
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By Marlene Seeklander Taking the ACT is a big deal for many students, but you can reduce some of the stress on test day. To do your best on ACT test day, you may want to follow these tips: ACT also provides some information on what you need to know for test day on their website
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By Marlene Seeklander Students interested in taking the December ACT test should register soon to avoid late fees. The regular registration deadline is Friday, November 7 for the December 13 ACT test. After November 7, students can register for the December test up until November 24 but will have to pay a late fee with their
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By Catherine Mueller It’s a critical step and one that sometimes can be fraught with emotion. Determining which parent contributes to the FAFSA can create a challenge for students. And, for some, it’s better to determine which parent should contribute to the FAFSA before sitting down to complete the application. It will relieve some stress for
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Tip of the Week A hand-up for college Hardly anyone gets through college without help from someone else. That help often comes in the form of money to pay for college. And if it’s not money from parents or other relatives, it’s often scholarships that help students persist and graduate from college. With the upcoming
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By Catherine Mueller Students can now practice for the ACT with materials that match the latest version of the test. ACT recently released updated practice materials for the enhanced version of its test. The ACT Practice Resources Guide provides resources for counselors to prepare students for the test. The guide includes a full-length online practice test
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