By Catherine Mueller It’s no longer just a matter of “done” or “not done” when considering the status of your financial aid application. It’s important to understand the different status updates to determine if you need to take any action. When you log in to your account at StudentAid.gov, the status of your application will be one […]
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Tip of the Week The question to ask We all have a lot of questions right now. With the news yesterday about layoffs at the Department of Education, we are wondering what this means for programs supervised by federal staff – the FAFSA, financial aid, and student loans, for example. But most of all, we
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Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 5 Two-day live virtual training course on Policies and Procedures being offered by FSA The power of the written word is epitomized in the Policies and Procedures manual. More upcoming FSA Wednesday Webinars announced College financial aid staff have the opportunity to increase their professional knowledge by attending
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Tip of the Week Five traits for a successful future While our lives are not all about our jobs, most of us do want to move up the ranks. After all, a promotion typically means more money, which we can use to fund all the other important things in our life. And it’s an important
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Tip of the Week This season’s lineup on the Mapping Your Future YouTube channel An online video can sometimes be a lifesaver. Maybe you’re working late at night and can’t figure out the instructions on some project. Do an online search and, more than likely, you’ll find a video that solves your problem. Fortunately, for
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By Marlene Seeklander It’s always better to be safe than sorry. That can be true in many aspects of life, but especially when it comes to protecting personal data such as your name, date of birth, Social Security number, bank, and credit card information. Some tips to keep in mind: Taking these simple precautions will keep
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By Catherine Mueller Graduation is a major milestone for high school students. After all, it’s an important marker on the road to life-long success. But along the way to graduation, there are many other traits for students to develop for life-long success, including: If you are well on your way to graduation, you’ve likely already developed
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By Catherine Mueller It’s always nice to have options. But sometimes too many options can be overwhelming – especially when you’re making an important life decision such as where to go to college. If you are considering 2, 5, or even 10 colleges and having a hard time deciding, maybe it’s time to change your thinking. Changing
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By Marlene Seeklander For some students, one of the most challenging parts of the FAFSA is knowing which parent to invite to the FAFSA. The Department of Education has the parent wizard tool available outside of the FAFSA form, making it easier for students, families, and others to make this determination ahead of time. In addition, Mapping Your
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By Marlene Seeklander If you plan to take the ACT test this spring, it’s time to get prepared. The regular registration deadline for the April 5 test date is February 28. After that date, late fees apply but you can still register until March 16. For students who plan to take the test on April 5,
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