Early Awareness E-News
April 2024
Vol. 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” when considering the status of your financial aid application.
Counselors have important role in navigating 2024-25 FAFSA
School counselors are essential to helping students access financial aid for college, according to a February 6 article on the Brookings Institution website.
Mapping Your Future offers a variety of financial literacy tools
During Financial Literacy Month in April, Mapping Your Future encourages you to use its financial literacy tools and share the tools and resources with your students.
Jobs requiring bachelor’s degrees expected to increase the fastest in the next decade
Jobs that require a bachelor’s degree are expected to grow faster than average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics.
FAFSA contributor update listserv available
The U.S. Department of Education is making improvements to the StudentAid.gov account creation process for those without Social Security numbers.
“What financial aid professionals should know about student loan repayment plans” webinar recording available
Although this webinar was geared toward financial aid professionals, educators and others with student loans can benefit from this informative webinar.
