Early Awareness E-News
May 2025
Vol. 17 – Issue 5
Mapping Your Future hosts scholarship strategies webinar – recording now available
Scholarships can sometimes mean the difference between having enough money for a college education or having to borrow student loans.
Department of Education to resume collection of defaulted student loans
Borrowers with defaulted federal student loans will soon find their loans once again in collections.
2025-26 FAFSA spring renewal campaign reminders sent
Despite the importance of students and parents completing a renewal FAFSA, it’s understandable that because of their busy lives, they still sometimes need a reminder to complete the form.
Debunking FAFSA myths
Spreading myths may not seem a serious issue and, yet it can be when it impacts choices that have a life-long impact.
Financial aid offers – the bottom line
Choosing a college is an important financial decision.
May 9 registration deadline for June ACT test
Students interested in kicking off the summer by completing a college admissions requirement can register now for the June ACT test.
Building your financial future
Building your financial future can be like building a house.
A critical step in managing your finances
It’s a good financial decision.
A valuable lifelong skill
Imagine for a moment if you had no idea how much money you had in your bank account.
What student loan borrowers need to know
Student loan borrowers may feel overwhelmed right now and it may not just be about the amount of debt.
Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge Transition and updates
Borrowers seeking a TPD Discharge can now submit forms and track their progress at StudentAid.gov.
Updates for borrowers seeking PSLF
Although there have been administrative changes and legal challenges in the federal student loan program in the past several months, the Public Service Loan Program (PSLF) remains a benefit for some borrowers.
May tasks for high school seniors
As your senior year winds down, don’t let yourself become distracted by solely focusing on celebrating graduation – stay focused and finish your high school career strong.