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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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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Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 21 Resources to make completing the 2026-27 FAFSA even easier Completing the FAFSA usually isn’t difficult, especially if students and families are prepared. Department of Education releases guidance on the use of federal student aid data Schools, state agencies, and contractors all have a role in safeguarding student
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By Catherine Mueller It’s hard to find an equilibrium. When it comes to Parent PLUS Loans, the ability of parents to borrow up to the cost of attendance minus any financial aid, meant students could attend any college where they were admitted. But it also meant parents were racking up tens of thousands if not hundreds
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By Catherine Mueller When it comes to paying for college, many students and parents face uncertainty. Will there be enough money and is this college the right decision? Along with those questions, throw in some future changes with the budget reconciliation bill and it could be enough to cause some students and parents to question any
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Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 20 Department of Education issues reminder: Federal grant funds may not be used on lobbying activity Higher education officials may already know that federal grant funds cannot be used for lobbying efforts but just in case anyone didn’t know, the Department of Education sent out a reminder earlier
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Early Awareness E-News October 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 10 Launch of the 2026-27 FAFSA is the earliest in the program’s history The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for all students to complete. Five reasons you should complete the FAFSA Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can
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By Marlene Seeklander ACT test takers now have a shorter test and the option of taking the science section. Last spring, ACT introduced enhancements to the national test online and those enhancements have now been extended to national paper-pencil test takers. These enhancements include: According to ACT, the enhancements are designed to allow students to finish
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