Early Awareness E-News

Launch of the 2026-27 FAFSA is the earliest in the program’s history

The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for all students to complete.

Five reasons you should complete the FAFSA

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can make the difference when it comes to pursuing your dreams for the future.

Government “shutdown” has limited impact on students, schools, borrowers, and other entities involved in the Title IV programs

The government shutdown – or lapse in appropriations to fund the federal government – will have a limited impact on students and schools, in particular, which is good news.

A proactive approach to help student borrowers

With more than 5 million borrowers in default, the Department of Education has announced it will be taking proactive steps to help future students make better borrowing decisions.

FY 2022 national default rate briefing released

The national student loan default rate remains at 0% for the third year in a row.

Enhanced ACT now available to national paper-pencil test takers

ACT test takers now have a shorter test and the option of taking the science section.

October tasks for seniors

During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.