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Department releases report on which institutions have reported financial value data; reminds institutions about upcoming 2026 deadline

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By Marlene Seeklander Institutions now have a little less than a month to submit their Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) data for 2026. In an August 28 update to an August 11 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education reminded institutions about the October 1 deadline for reporting 2026 data and announced the availability of an […]

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Early Awareness E-News – September 2026

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Early Awareness E-News September 2026Vol. 18 – Issue 9 Department of Education announces the launch of Beta 2 testing for 2027-28 FAFSA The testing of the 2027-28 FAFSA continues to move forward, allowing some students and families to complete the FAFSA form early. Preparing for the 2027-28 FAFSA There’s nothing like being prepared to make

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Preparing for the 2027-28 FAFSA

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By Marlene Seeklander There’s nothing like being prepared to make something a little easier and less stressful, including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). With the launch of the 2027-28 FAFSA by October 1, 2026, students and families can start doing some prep work in advance. Federal Student Aid encourages students and families

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September checklist for high school seniors

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By Catherine Mueller Most high school seniors anxiously await life after high school. Many are ready to pursue their dreams.   And while that life offers new-found freedoms, those same seniors may experience stress over the responsibilities that come with those freedoms. Your senior year is a time to dream of the future and think about

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Registration deadlines approaching for October ACT and SAT tests

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By Marlene Seeklander Students can get a head start on completing a college admissions requirement by registering now for the October ACT and/or SAT tests. ACT Test The early registration deadline for the October 17, 2026, ACT test is September 11, with the late registration deadline on September 29. Registration takes about 30 minutes to complete

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Report of foreign involvement in U.S. higher education further delayed again

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By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education has once again pushed back its planned publication of all foreign sources of ownership, gifts or contracts involving those institutions of higher education required to submit reports. In an August 25 update to a July 6 Electronic Announcement, the Department has agreed to delay the planned publication of the

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Tip of the Week – August 26, 2026

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Tip of the Week It’s a matter of trust My flight was delayed, and the chances of getting home in time for some evening plans were getting slimmer by the minute. After checking the flight monitor, I headed back to the waiting area. That’s when I ran into Gracie. Gracie, an airport therapy dog, was

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Department of Education announces the launch of Beta 2 testing for 2027-28 FAFSA

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By Marlene Seeklander The testing of the 2027-28 FAFSA continues to move forward, allowing some students and families to complete the FAFSA form early. In an August 25 update to a July 21 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education announced the launch of the second phase of the 2027-28 FAFSA beta testing period. Students and contributors

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Department of Education publishes new instructions for financial aid professionals to access federal immigration status system

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid administrators working with non-citizens will want to check out the latest instructions for accessing the information needed to determine if a student is eligible for federal financial aid.  In an August 20 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education announced that they have updated the guide to access Department of Homeland Security

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