By Catherine Mueller Not to ruin anyone’s summertime vibe, but just a reminder – it won’t be long now before fall semester tuition bills come due. If you are running short of funds, there are some actions you can take now if you are worried about paying for college this fall: Students have other options as […]
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By Catherine Mueller An internship may serve as a sort of trial run, but it can also be so much more for both the student and the employer. Through internship programs, students learn new skills and explore career opportunities while employers gain new talent and possible long-term employees. If you are a student considering an internship,
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Now that we’re all enjoying a little quiet time before the students return… Okay, okay, before you start throwing things and anyone gets hurt, we really know there’s never any quiet time in financial aid or higher education, and this past year has put the exclamation point on that fact. If you were lucky enough
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Higher Ed News Vol. 16 – Issue 15 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Processing Resumes Borrowers seeking Public Service Loan Forgiveness should check their StudentAid.gov accounts in the next few months to determine their progress toward that goal. 2025-26 FAFSA tentatively scheduled for October 1 release There’s no definitive answer yet for those up-and-coming high school seniors wondering
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By Marlene Seeklander Now might be a good time to consider a password manager if you are accessing any of the Department of Education’s systems to manage federal financial aid. In a July 1 Electronic Announcement, the Department said it is implementing new password requirements for its systems accessed by many of its industry partners.
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I’m not trying to impress you with my clairvoyance, but I predict your office is going to continue be busy for the next several weeks. Now that I’ve stunned you with my powers, let me say that you will also be dealing with some pretty irrational people who don’t understand how financial aid works and
By Catherine Mueller While it’s not as challenging as the test itself, registering for a college entrance exam, such as the ACT or SAT, does take some preparation. The steps for each test are different but both the ACT and the SAT remind students a photo is needed to register, and the registration process will take
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By Marlene Seeklander Borrowers seeking Public Service Loan Forgiveness should check their StudentAid.gov accounts in the next few months to determine their progress toward that goal. In a July 3, 2024, update to an April 2024 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education said borrowers can expect to see updated payment counts during the summer and
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Recent high school graduates still have time to complete the FAFSA for fall 2024 enrollment. Anyone considering attending postsecondary education in the upcoming academic year should know that it’s not too late. Even if a prospective student isn’t sure about plans for the future, it’s a good idea to go ahead and complete the FAFSA.
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By Catherine Mueller Mapping Your Future recently redesigned its website to provide a fresh look, while still providing access to important information regarding money management and planning and paying for college, as well as information for financial aid professionals. Students, parents, counselors and financial aid professionals will now find easier access to college, career, money management,
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