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“4 reasons why you need to complete the FAFSA” flyer updated

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To help high school educators and college access professionals communicate with students about the importance of the 2024-25 FAFSA, Mapping Your Future created the “4 reasons why you should complete the FAFSA” flyer. The flyer was recently updated with new insight in completing the 2024-25 FAFSA. The flyer is available in English and in Spanish. Mapping Your Future […]

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Push to increase FAFSA completion before graduation

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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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Think twice before you answer “yes” to this FAFSA question

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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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“What financial aid professionals should know about student loan repayment plans” webinar recording available

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By Beth Ziehmer In the March 20 “What financial aid professionals should know about student loan repayment plans” webinar, student loan expert Betsy Mayotte of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA) provided valuable information to webinar attendees. The presentation included information on the various student loan repayment plans and addressed what repayment plan information needs

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FAFSA contributor update listserv available

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By Catherine Mueller The U.S. Department of Education is making improvements to the StudentAid.gov account creation process for those without Social Security numbers. According to the National College Attainment Network (NCAN), the Department will automate much of the process and expand call center staff. The Department also created an e-mail listserv for students and families impacted

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Three reasons a FAFSA filer won’t need to report assets

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By Catherine Mueller The asset information required and who has to report assets changed beginning with the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If a student or the parents meet one of the following criteria, then they will be exempt from providing asset information: A student or parent who is required to report assets

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Contributing to a student’s FAFSA – what to do when the invite isn’t received

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By Catherine Mueller Sure, sometimes high school students don’t want to invite their parents to something, but in the case of the FAFSA, most students need to invite their parents. Students completing the 2024-25 FAFSA (if they are determined to be dependent students) are asked to invite their parent or parents to contribute to the FAFSA. Students need to provide

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March tasks for high school seniors

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By Beth Ziehmer As your senior year gets closer to winding down, make sure to complete the necessary admission applications, scholarship essays, and financial aid information – keeping in mind the necessary deadlines. Don’t let yourself become overwhelmed with the tasks at hand, but continue to progress through your to do list. Below are the tasks

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