By Marlene Seeklander Spreading myths may not seem a serious issue and, yet it can be when it impacts choices that have a life-long impact. Such is the case with the FAFSA. When students choose not to complete a FAFSA because they believe they won’t be eligible or it’s not worth the time, it can impact […]
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By Marlene Seeklander Imagine for a moment if you had no idea how much money you had in your bank account. Writing checks or swiping your debit card could get you into serious financial trouble. That’s just one example of where being financially literate is so important. Financial literacy is a lifelong skill. It shouldn’t end
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By Catherine Mueller It’s a good financial decision. When it comes to taking care of your financial health, there are the basics – establishing a budget, tracking income and expenses, and saving for the future – to name a few. But all that work means nothing when you become the victim of identity theft. And it
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By Marlene Seeklander Building your financial future can be like building a house. You need a “blueprint” or a plan in order to have a sound foundation. Create a budget Creating a budget needs to be your foundation. After all, a house without a foundation won’t stand upright very long. Make sure you account for all
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By Marlene Seeklander In case you haven’t realized it, the holidays are just around the corner. The holidays often mean gift giving, but it doesn’t mean that as a student you have to go into debt coming up with gift ideas for friends and family. A few ideas for things you can make: Gifts don’t
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Tip of the Week Gathering feedback on a student financial aid feedback system Sometimes change for the better requires someone to speak up. That’s the intent of most feedback systems – to gather thoughts and ideas from users as to what is not working and how it could be better. While it may seem “meta-like”,
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Tip of the Week A proactive approach to help student borrowers With more than 5 million borrowers in default, the Department of Education has announced it will be taking proactive steps to help future students make better borrowing decisions. On September 5, the Department’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced that it is expanding
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Tip of the Week A guide to fall conference season – three ways to justify your attendance With Labor Day behind us, it’s now time to get ready for the next season – that is fall conference season. You may be planning to attend or present at an upcoming conference, however, with tight budgets and
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Tip of the Week Department of Education announces the launch of Beta 2 testing The testing of the 2026-27 FAFSA continues to move forward, allowing some students and families to complete the FAFSA form early. On the Department of Education’s Homeroom blog, James Bergeron, Deputy Under Secretary, recently announced that following a successful Beta 1
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Tip of the Week 2026-27 FAFSA Preview Presentation now available Financial aid and college access professionals can now access Information and screenshots for the 2026-27 FAFSA to use for planning purposes, communicating changes, and training. An August 14 Electronic Announcement from Federal Student Aid (FSA) includes a presentation and PDF file with information and screenshots of the
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