Tip of the Week A pleasant journey for the new year I’ve made a lot of resolutions through the years. Some of them I accomplished; more than I care to admit, I did not. For example, just a few goals I have yet to accomplish (and maybe never will): Despite this lack of achievement, I […]
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Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 1 FSA offers “Mid-year Transfer Students” learning track Financial aid administrators often face a complex process for determining eligibility for mid-year transfer students. Peak processing reminders for 2025-26 With the beginning of a new semester and increased demand for financial aid, the Department of Education is reminding schools
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Tip of the Week Auld Lang Syne Often my appreciation for the precious is late in arriving. It may be something I’ve taken for granted, seen or heard but never took the time to understand. Sometimes, it just takes a nudge to help me grow in my appreciation. Such was the case this past holiday
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Early Awareness E-News January 2026Vol. 18 – Issue 1 Historic milestone reached in FAFSA completions More students completed the 2026-27 FAFSA as of late December – at a rate more than double the previous year, according to the Department of Education. Five steps to obtain proof of federal tax return non-filing At first the request
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Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 25 Students completing the FAFSA to be notified about colleges with lower earnings Students completing the FAFSA now have additional information when deciding which college they may want to attend. Federal Student Aid Training Conference to be held March 4-6, 2026 After several years of hosting a virtual
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Tip of the Week Managing the “hecticness” of the holidays The holidays can be a hectic and stressful time for many people. How many times do we think that we must find the “perfect” gift for each person on our list, go all out with decorating and baking so that we create a magical experience,
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Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 24 Keeping up the FAFSA momentum After years of hard work among financial aid and college access professionals, it was precious good news. 2026-2027 FAFSA information to be verified and acceptable documentation Financial aid professionals can now plan for the upcoming FAFSA verification season with the latest
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Tip of the Week Keeping up the FAFSA momentum After years of hard work among financial aid and college access professionals, it was precious good news. More than a quarter of all high school seniors (26 percent) in the country have completed a 2026-27 FAFSA, an 11.7 percent increase over the previous year, according
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Early Awareness E-News December 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 12 The importance of a FAFSA Submission Summary The FAFSA Submission Summary may be the unsung hero of the financial aid process. Latest ACT news available via on-demand virtual events School counselors must keep current on a lot of topics, but trying to attend scheduled webinars can
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