Keys to a successful scholarship strategy topic of upcoming webinar

When it comes to getting money for college, scholarships can be critical.

Public feedback sought by Department of Education to establish Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

Nominations are being sought by the Department of Education for negotiators who represent various sectors impacted by proposed regulations.

Deadline nearing to request waiver of 2025-26 FWS program community service requirements

Institutions who won’t be able to meet the community service requirements of the Federal Work Study program have until next month to request a waiver.

Department of Education reopens Income-Driven Repayment Plan and Loan Consolidation Applications for borrowers

Student loan borrowers wanting to apply for the Income-Drive Repayment Plan or Loan Consolidation can once again do so.

Draft 2026-27 FAFSA application materials available for comment

While many students and parents are completing the 2025-26 FAFSA, the Department of Education is already looking ahead to next year’s FAFSA.

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.

A checklist of applications to complete for your college education

By the first day of college classes, a student has completed a lot of paperwork to begin their educational journey.

A critical step in managing your finances

It’s a good financial decision.

Knowing the code could be an important key to financial aid

Although every school or college has its own unique identity, sometimes its name can be similar to another institution.

Contributing to a FAFSA when the invite isn’t received

Sure, sometimes high school students don’t want to invite their parents to something, but in the case of the FAFSA, most students need to invite their parents.

5 things to look for in a financial aid offer

After the admissions acceptance letter, the financial aid offer is probably second when it comes to those highly anticipated notices from a college.

A valuable lifelong skill

Imagine for a moment if you had no idea how much money you had in your bank account. 

Five reasons to begin your scholarship search early

It’s never too early to begin your search for college scholarships.

April 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.