Tip of the Week

Communicating with borrowers about the defunct SAVE Plan Even for those of us who live and breathe financial aid, it’s hard to keep up with what’s going on with student loans. There are just too many moving parts, and the facts on one day can be absolutely wrong the next day. And yet, it’s critical […]

Financial pressure on Gen Z and their parents  It’s tough to talk about money. That may be the reason that so many Gen Z’s are relying on social media for financial guidance. A Wells Fargo study released earlier this week reveals that Gen Z (which includes teenagers, college students and recent graduates ages 14-29) are

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.   Knowing the strategies of how to make the most of scholarships can be a key component in finding money for college. The “Strategies

Reminder of upcoming scholarship strategies webinar hosted by Mapping Your Future Scholarships can often be a critical source of funding when it comes to paying for college. Mapping Your Future’s “Four Components of a Successful Scholarship Strategy” webinar will address tips and techniques for applying for scholarships. The webinar will benefit high school and college

Tip of the Week Your Lucky Day I’ve won a few prize drawings in my lifetime, like a department store gift certificate, free groceries, and, oh yeah, a car. It was a used car, and I had just turned 16 so I considered myself pretty lucky. The feelings of luck generated by those types of

Tip of the Week Three factors for measuring an education’s return on investment The amount of money we make in our lifetime is just one way, albeit an important one to many people, to measure how well we’ve done in our careers. However, for some people, the return on investment (ROI) from higher education is measured in

Tip of the Week For student loan borrowers – finding the possible in what seems impossible She faced what she felt was an impossible situation. The recent graduate found a decent job and was making enough money to pay her living expenses but then she received notice of her student loan payment amount. Looking at

Tip of the Week Keys to a successful scholarship strategy – topic of upcoming webinar When it comes to getting money for college, scholarships can be critical. Even a small scholarship could mean the difference between being able to continue a postsecondary education or having to withdraw. Mapping Your Future’s “Four Components of a Successful

Tip of the Week The power of financial aid Without love in our lives, where would we be? As humans we rely on one another – to care, to help, and to understand. As we celebrate both Financial Aid Awareness Month this February along with Valentine’s Day in a few days, it’s a reminder of

Tip of the Week A month that could change a life Financial aid awareness really needs a year-long celebration. Even though February is the only official recognition of financial aid awareness, financial aid professionals and many others are observing it every day. In reality, there shouldn’t be only one month dedicated to financial aid awareness