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Tip of the Week Fireworks and financial aid Working in financial aid – or in some aspect of education – can sometimes feel like a fireworks display. Sometimes exciting and sometimes scary. There are days when a co-worker or student says or does something that makes you feel like you’re on top of the world […]

Tip of the Week More steps toward simplification planned for the 2026-27 FAFSA Although many of the major stumbling blocks with the simplified FAFSA have been overcome, there have been a few remaining issues for students and parents. The Department of Education has now announced plans to fix two of those issues involving the identity

Tip of the Week Updated interest rate information available on Mapping Your Future website July is just around the corner and that means new student loan borrowers will see slightly lower interest rates starting July 1. To help your students know the upcoming July 1 interest rates, Mapping Your Future staff recently updated several references

Tip of the Week It’s a juggling act Watching someone juggle is fascinating. Recently, I attended an event where the presenter juggled during a portion of his presentation. I was in awe as to how he maintained his concentration in keeping the various objects in the air while talking. Obviously, he had lots of practice.

Tip of the Week Favorite season of the year We all may have a favorite season of the year. For me, it has always been summer. I enjoy the warm weather, longer days, sitting outside and reading a book, walking outside, pampering the flowers that adorn the front of my house, and watching the sun