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Deadline approaching for Title III or Title V institution designation and waiver of non-federal share of FWS and FSEOG

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By Marlene Seeklander Students may have a little more access to some federal financial aid programs under a program that waives the institutional funding requirements. The Department of Education provides a waiver of the non-federal share for the Federal Work Study (FWS) and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) programs for certain institutions. A recent Electronic […]

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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – March 6, 2025

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Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 5 Two-day live virtual training course on Policies and Procedures being offered by FSA The power of the written word is epitomized in the Policies and Procedures manual. More upcoming FSA Wednesday Webinars announced College financial aid staff have the opportunity to increase their professional knowledge by attending

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Two-day live virtual training course on Policies and Procedures being offered by FSA

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By Marlene Seeklander The power of the written word is epitomized in the Policies and Procedures manual. The manual is essential in the administration of federal financial aid, providing staff with the proper steps to package, disburse, and manage funds. The manual is also a crucial component of a school’s internal controls, necessary for federal compliance.

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Identity verification and reporting fraud – updates and reminders

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By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education is reminding financial aid administrators about the importance of completing the identity verification process for flagged individuals and reporting suspected fraud. Identity Verification update The Department announced on February 24 that they have resumed flagging applicants that meet criteria for potentially fraudulent activity. This includes applicants suspected of using

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2024 Virtual FSA Training Conference event platform shutting down soon

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By Marlene Seeklander The days are winding down for financial aid professionals to access the event platform for the 2024 Virtual FSA Training Conference. According to an update to an earlier Electronic Announcement from Federal Student Aid, the event platform will no longer be available after March 6, 2025, thus users will no longer be able

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Early Awareness E-News – March 2025

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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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FAFSA Question 11 updated

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By Marlene Seeklander Students and families will want to take note of a recent update to one of the FAFSA questions. The Department of Education announced an update made to the FAFSA to comply with President Trump’s Executive Order, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government. The update to

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2026-27 FAFSA Specifications Guide released

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By Marlene Seeklander Although the 2026-27 academic year seems a long way into the future, financial aid professionals now have some tools available to help them prepare for it. The Department of Education announced the initial installment of the 2026–27 FAFSA Specifications Guide, which includes the Microsoft Excel version of the 2026­–27 Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) record

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