Early Awareness E-News
December 2024
Vol. 16 – Issue 12
Opportunity for counselors and others to contribute to national education dialogue
School counselors are among the education professionals invited to apply for the U.S. Department of Education’s 2025-26 School Ambassador Fellowship program.
2025-26 FAFSA is now available to all students
The 2025-26 FAFSA is now officially available, 10 days before the Department of Education’s December 1 goal.
New flyer to help students complete the FAFSA
Although completing the FAFSA is much easier for students and parents, it does help to prepare for some of the questions on the form.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness remains an option for borrowers
Although there’s been a lot of controversy and confusion about student loan forgiveness, students should be aware that programs do remain, for which they may be eligible, to have at least part of their loans forgiven.
Five facts everyone should know about parent student loans
Saving for college can be tough.
Calculating assets for the 2025-26 FAFSA
While several steps have been taken to simplify the FAFSA, students and parents often still have questions about calculating the value of assets.
Happy Holidays from Mapping Your Future
Happy Holidays from Mapping Your Future!
December tasks for high school seniors
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.