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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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Winter 2026 Wednesday Webinars announced by Federal Student Aid

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals can make note of some upcoming Wednesday Webinars offered by Federal Student Aid (FSA). FSA announced two live webinars covering key Title IV topics that will be held in January and February 2026. Participants can ask questions by typing them into the chat during the webinar, and a live Q&A

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Holiday hours for Federal Student Aid and Mapping Your Future

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By Marlene Seeklander Hopefully, your holiday “to do” list doesn’t include working on Christmas or New Year’s day, but if you need to, be aware that some Federal Student Aid offices are taking a break or will have modified hours. Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced that their federal offices and Federal Student Aid processors and contact

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EDExpress 2024-25 has workaround for FISAP Total Income Calculation issue

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By Marlene Seeklander EDExpress users who still need to make corrections to the 2024-25 FISAP now have a workaround for an issue affecting the calculation of total income for dependent and independent students. In a December 9 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education (ED) outlined that the issue only impacts records that have a null or

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EDExpress 2025-26 Service Release 2.0 now available – Adds Maximum Pell field to FISAP reports

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By Marlene Seeklander EDExpress for Windows users have a new service release available for their use that will aid in the completion of the 2027-28 FISAP report. In a December 9 Electronic Announcement, Federal Student Aid announced a new service release for EDExpress for Windows 2025–26, Release 2.0. It is available in the Software and Other Tools area of

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EDExpress for Windows 2026-27, Release 1.0 now available

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By Marlene Seeklander EDExpress users now have access to the EDExpress for Windows 2026-27, Release 1.0 software, which includes legislative updates and changes implemented during the 2026-27 FAFSA beta testing. In a recent Electronic Announcement, Federal Student Aid announced the availability of EDExpress for Windows 2025-26, Release 2.0, which is available in the Software and Other

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Five reasons you should complete the FAFSA

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By Catherine Mueller Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can make the difference when it comes to pursuing your dreams for the future. For many students, who couldn’t otherwise afford the cost of an education, the FAFSA makes it possible. Here are some reasons why you should complete the 2026-27 FAFSA now that it

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EDExpress for Windows 2024-25, Release 2.0 Service Release now available

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By Marlene Seeklander When it comes to completing the FISAP, financial aid professionals would likely welcome any help. Schools using EdExpress for Windows now have a service release available that adds a new summary field on the FISAP reports, aiding in the completion of the FISAP. In a September 12 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education

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EDExpress for Windows 2026-27 Packaging Technical Reference

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By Marlene Seeklander EDExpress for Windows users now have a resource available to help them in planning for the 2026-27 award year. The Department of Education announced the posting of the 2026–27 EDExpress for Windows Packaging Technical Reference in the Software and Other Tools area of the Knowledge Center website. The reference document includes instructions and record layouts for

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