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“4 reasons why you need to complete the FAFSA” flyer updated

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To help high school educators and college access professionals communicate with students about the importance of the 2024-25 FAFSA, Mapping Your Future created the “4 reasons why you should complete the FAFSA” flyer. The flyer was recently updated with new insight in completing the 2024-25 FAFSA. The flyer is available in English and in Spanish. Mapping Your Future […]

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Push to increase FAFSA completion before graduation

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For high school seniors, the next few weeks will be critical to getting their FAFSA completed. As of March 29, approximately 35 percent of the high school class of 2024 have submitted a FAFSA, a 27 percent drop in completions compared to the same period last year – a decrease which for the most part

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Mapping Your Future offers a variety of financial literacy tools

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By Beth Ziehmer During Financial Literacy Month in April, Mapping Your Future encourages you to use its financial literacy tools and share the tools and resources with your students: Contact the Mapping Your Future staff at feedback@mappingyourfuture.org or (800) 374-4072 with any questions.

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“What financial aid professionals should know about student loan repayment plans” webinar recording available

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By Beth Ziehmer In the March 20 “What financial aid professionals should know about student loan repayment plans” webinar, student loan expert Betsy Mayotte of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA) provided valuable information to webinar attendees. The presentation included information on the various student loan repayment plans and addressed what repayment plan information needs

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Mapping Your Future offers free career planning information, resources

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By Catherine Mueller Career planning happens year-round but special attention was paid to the topic in February, which was Career and Technical Education month. Mapping Your Future offers several resources for both institutions and for individuals seeking career planning information and tools. For those who are finished with school and need or want to find new

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March tasks for high school seniors

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By Beth Ziehmer As your senior year gets closer to winding down, make sure to complete the necessary admission applications, scholarship essays, and financial aid information – keeping in mind the necessary deadlines. Don’t let yourself become overwhelmed with the tasks at hand, but continue to progress through your to do list. Below are the tasks

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