Early Awareness E-News
July 2026
Vol. 18 – Issue 7
Federal student loan borrowers to get rate reduction for enrollment in autopay
Federal student loan borrowers could save some money on their student loans if they enroll in autopay.
Real-Time FAFSA results now available
Students completing the FASA will no longer have to wait to view their FAFSA Submission Summary.
Interest rates on federal student loans to increase
Student loan borrowers will see an increase in interest rates starting July 1 for Direct Loans borrowed on or after July 1, 2026.
Updated interest rate information available on Mapping Your Future website
July is just around the corner and that means student loan borrowers will see slightly higher interest rates starting July 1.
Scholarship opportunities for students pursuing video game and computer science-related majors
Students interested in pursuing a major in video games or computer science-related majors may want to look into some scholarship opportunities for these majors.
Four things rising seniors can do this summer to prepare for the future
Although rising high school seniors shouldn’t complete the FAFSA until fall, there’s still plenty of things they can be doing right now to prepare for education after high school.
How to master the art of being a good student
No one enters college with a plan to fail.
July checklist for high school graduates
During your senior year, you made a lot of decisions, including finalizing your college choice.


