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Tip of the Week – June 11, 2025

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. […]

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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – May 29, 2025

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 11 Use and Disclosure of Federal Tax information and FAFSA Data training available New financial aid professionals will likely benefit the most from a new training course on the handling of student data, but experienced professionals may want to attend the course as a refresher. Campus-Based school testing

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Expanded late disbursement flexibilities for 2024-25 FAFSA forms and FAFSA processing error issues

By Marlene Seeklander Students impacted by an issue that prevented an official SAI (Student Aid Index) from being calculated may now be eligible to receive a Title IV loan. In a May 27, 2025 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education (ED) announced that they are amending and extending flexibilities for late disbursements that were published in

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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – May 15, 2025

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 10 National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) post-screening functionality to resume Financial aid professionals will – hopefully – see the return of the automated NSLDS post-screening functionality soon. Mapping Your Future flyer to help colleges provide repayment information to former students The Department of Education is extending an

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A handy packing list with everything you need for college

By Marlene Seeklander Although graduation ceremonies are just now getting underway for many students, it won’t be long before move-in day on college campuses. If you plan to live in a residence hall for the fall semester, you can start preparing now by knowing what you plan to take with you. The Mapping Your Future Packing

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