For high school seniors, the next few weeks will be critical to getting their FAFSA completed. As of March 29, approximately 35 percent of the high school class of 2024 have submitted a FAFSA, a 27 percent drop in completions compared to the same period last year – a decrease which for the most part […]
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Push to increase FAFSA completion before graduation For high school seniors, the next few weeks will be critical to getting their FAFSA completed. As of March 29, approximately 35 percent of the high school class of 2024 have submitted a FAFSA, a 27 percent drop in completions compared to the same period last year –
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Among the problems facing students and parents with the 2024-25 FAFSA are the wording of some of the questions. One particular question is tripping up some students and possibly making them ineligible for financial aid they would have otherwise received. The question is no. 8 on the student portion of the form: “Direct Unsubsidized Loan
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By Catherine Mueller It’s probably becoming a regular part of your Friday afternoons, but just in case you need a reminder – the Department of Education will provide its weekly update for financial aid professionals again this week. The Department invites professionals to join them at 3 p.m. Eastern on Friday, April 12, for a 2024-25 FAFSA:
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By Catherine Mueller Borrowers on track to receive Public Service Loan Forgiveness will soon see some changes in how their loans are serviced. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is updating its systems and contact centers to better manage the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) process to improve the overall borrower experience. For borrowers already working
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In times of darkness In ancient times, it was a bad omen. An eclipse was often seen as it’s time to pack up and leave, according to Tyler Nordgren, an astronomer, author and artist, quoted in this Smithsonian article about how ancient civilizations reacted to eclipses. It’s not unlike how many financial aid professionals are
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Early Awareness E-News April 2024Vol. 16 – Issue 4 Students begin receiving FAFSA Submission Summaries but can’t make corrections yet The Department of Education began processing FAFSAs in March and some students have received their FAFSA Submission Summaries. The key to your FAFSA status It’s no longer just a matter of “done” or “not done”
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By Beth Ziehmer As your senior year winds down, don’t let yourself become distracted by solely focusing on celebrating graduation – stay focused and finish your high school career strong. Below are the tasks you should complete during the month of April:
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Vol. 16 – Issue 7 “What financial aid professionals should know about student loan repayment plans” webinar recording available In the March 20 webinar, student loan expert Betsy Mayotte of TISLA provided valuable information to webinar attendees. Mapping Your Future offers a variety of financial literacy tools During Financial Literacy Month in April, Mapping Your
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By Beth Ziehmer The FAFSA is getting a lot of our attention and rightfully so. However, Mapping Your Future recognizes that you have a lot of other responsibilities in addition to helping incoming students. With graduation just weeks away, you may be preparing your graduating and withdrawing students for exit counseling. Whether you use the Department
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