Early Awareness E-News November 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 11 Borrowing Parent Loans – 2026 and beyond It’s hard to find an equilibrium. Tips for avoiding scholarship scams Scholarships are the best kind of financial aid, but students should be careful to avoid scams. Five tips to complete this important FAFSA first step Students have been […]
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Early Awareness E-News October 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 10 Launch of the 2026-27 FAFSA is the earliest in the program’s history The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for all students to complete. Five reasons you should complete the FAFSA Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can
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Early Awareness E-News September 25, 2025Special Edition Launch of the 2026-27 FAFSA is the earliest in the program’s history The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for all students to complete.
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Early Awareness E-News September 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 9 Department of Education announces the launch of Beta 2 testing The testing of the 2026-27 FAFSA continues to move forward, allowing some students and families to complete the FAFSA form early. Breaking News – FAFSA Central to feature latest updates Anyone interested in what’s happening with
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Early Awareness E-News August 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 8 Summary of Budget Reconciliation Changes for Students and Parents When it comes to paying for college, many students and parents face uncertainty. Borrowing Parent Loans – 2026 and beyond It’s hard to find an equilibrium. Department of Education seeking emergency approval for updates to the 2026-27
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Early Awareness E-News July 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 7 Direct Loan interest rates for loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2025 announced Student loan borrowers will see slightly lower interest rates starting July 1 for Direct Loans borrowed on or after July 1, 2025. Updated interest rate information available on Mapping Your Future
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Early Awareness E-News June 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 6 A handy packing list with everything you need for college Although graduation ceremonies are just now getting underway for many students, it won’t be long before move-in day on college campuses. Department of Ed issues reminders for student loan borrowers The Department of Education has three
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Early Awareness E-News May 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 5 Mapping Your Future hosts scholarship strategies webinar – recording now available Scholarships can sometimes mean the difference between having enough money for a college education or having to borrow student loans. Department of Education to resume collection of defaulted student loans Borrowers with defaulted federal
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Early Awareness E-News April 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 4 Keys to a successful scholarship strategy topic of upcoming webinar When it comes to getting money for college, scholarships can be critical. 2025-26 FAFSA reminder campaign underway Most of us need a nudge every once in a while, a little reminder to do something important like,
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Early Awareness E-News March 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 3 A key strategy for choosing the right college for you It’s always nice to have options. Five traits for a successful future Graduation is a major milestone for high school students. This season’s lineup on the Mapping Your Future YouTube channel An online video can sometimes
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