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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

Tip of the Week Happy Thanksgiving from Mapping Your Future

Tip of the Week November is National Scholarship Month Scholarships play a key role in reducing student debt and increasing access to higher education. And while always important, scholarships will become increasingly so as new federal student loan limitations are implemented in 2026. November is “National Scholarship Month” – a national campaign created and led

Tip of the Week The magic of your kindness If it weren’t for the kindness of friends and strangers, I am not sure where I would be. When I think about what I am thankful for, I am aware of the many times someone helped me. Much of that help has come from family, friends,

Tip of the Week An offering of thanks – financial aid for veterans To those veterans who have sacrificed and served our country, we owe much. Veterans’ educational benefits is one way as a country we can express our gratitude. But understanding veteran education benefits can be a challenge – especially with different programs, different