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Federal Student Aid to debut new website portal this month
March 04, 2021
Financial aid professionals will soon be adding another federal website to their list of bookmarked sites.
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Early Awareness E-News
March 03, 2021
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
March 03, 2021
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Tip of the Week
March 03, 2021
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Five things you'll need for a successful scholarship search
March 02, 2021
To find something, you first need to know what it is you are searching for and such is the case with scholarship searches.
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Tips for encouraging your students to complete the FAFSA
March 02, 2021
The number of students applying for financial aid this year is down 9.4 percent.
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Understanding college costs and the difference between tuition negotiation and professional judgment
March 02, 2021
Controlling the cost of higher education is an issue on the minds of many students and parents.
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Applying for federal financial aid will be different, but hopefully easier, in the future
March 01, 2021
Students attending college in the 2023-24 academic year will see a shorter, simpler form when applying for federal financial aid.
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March tasks for high school seniors
March 01, 2021
As your senior year gets closer to winding down, make sure to complete the necessary admission applications, scholarship essays, and financial aid information.
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NASFAA launches new website to help college access and financial aid professionals
March 01, 2021
Even experts sometimes need to research information or double check the rules.
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Tip of the Week
February 24, 2021
Future plans
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Deadline extended for Department of Education mandatory software upgrade
February 18, 2021
Postsecondary institutions accessing federal Department of Education websites have been given a little more time to install a mandatory software upgrade.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
February 18, 2021
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MappingXpress document collection total surpasses 750,000
February 18, 2021
Schools, students, and Sponsoring organizations continue to easily and securely exchanging documents with Mapping Your Future's MappingXpress service.
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New Guide available to help with upcoming verification process
February 18, 2021
The financial aid verification process is not easy and so it's good to know that the Department of Education guide to help financial aid professionals with the process.
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Tip of the Week
February 17, 2021
Tips to remember
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Important facts about the FSA ID
February 16, 2021
Students and parents should think of the FSA ID as the key that unlocks access to their federal financial aid.
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Tip of the Week
February 10, 2021
Zoom fatigue
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ED announces new Open Data Platform
February 09, 2021
A new website offered by the Department of Education may make it a little easier to find data on a variety of education topics.
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Financial aid professionals receive professional judgment reminder
February 04, 2021
Although financial aid professionals may not have needed the reminder, it's still good to see it again in writing that the Department of Education recognizes the increased need for professional judgement in determining financial aid for students.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
February 04, 2021
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Mapping Your Future offers verification resources
February 04, 2021
Verification of FAFSA data is a big task for financial aid professionals.
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Recent webinar recordings available
February 04, 2021
Mapping Your Future recently hosted webinars for "Making it easy to collect needed documents from students" and "Strategies for helping your students make the most of scholarship applications."
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The tactic used by successful students to win more scholarships
February 04, 2021
Scholarships are sometimes called free money or gift aid.
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Tip of the Week
February 03, 2021
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Celebrating school counselors today more than ever
February 02, 2021
School counselors have always been deserving of our thanks, but perhaps even more so this year.
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Early Awareness E-News
February 02, 2021
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February tasks for high school seniors
February 02, 2021
It's just a few, busy months away from graduation now for high school seniors.
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Guide to Life after High School sessions given a fresh look
February 02, 2021
A fresh look can be energizing, especially in the middle of winter.
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How to succeed in high school
February 02, 2021
Successful high school students know that it isn't just one thing that has made them a success.
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Tip of the Week
January 27, 2021
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
January 22, 2021
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2021-22 Verification worksheets released
January 21, 2021
Mapping Your Future recently released the 2021-22 verification worksheets provided to assist schools in collecting information they need from students to complete the verification process.
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Learning about verification at your own pace
January 21, 2021
Learning about financial aid verification can get very overwhelming very quickly, and that should make the Department of Education's new self-paced verification training course very appealing.
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More "Ability to Benefit" questions and more answers
January 21, 2021
As interest in career pathway programs has increased, so have the questions about federal financial aid for the programs.
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Tip of the Week
January 20, 2021
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Tip of the Week
January 13, 2021
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Deadline extension for mandatory software upgrade
January 07, 2021
Schools have been given a couple of extra months to comply with a mandatory upgrade to their Student Aid Internet Gateway software.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
January 07, 2021
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Making it easy to collect needed documents from students webinar scheduled
January 06, 2021
Schools looking for a secure and easy way to collect documents from their students will want to attend this MappingXpress demo from Mapping Your Future.
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Tip of the Week
January 06, 2021
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Early Awareness E-News
January 05, 2021
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Four things to consider before taking classes at another school
January 05, 2021
Most college programs are designed so you can take all the necessary classes to graduate within four years.
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January tasks for high school seniors
January 05, 2021
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One simple question for the best college and career advice
January 05, 2021
You have the freedom to do what you want with your life and knowing that can be both a liberating gift and a heavy burden.
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Take the guesswork out of paying for college
January 05, 2021
When it comes to figuring out the cost of college, pencil-to-paper calculations can get very challenging very quickly.
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The difference between sticker price and what you will pay for college
January 05, 2021
One look at a college's sticker price and many students and their parents wonder how they will ever be able to afford higher education.
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Where do I start applying for financial aid?
January 05, 2021
If you are a high school senior or the parent of a senior, the next few months are important for applying for financial aid, such as scholarships, grants, and loans.
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Seeking your input for the scholarship applications webinar
January 04, 2021
Mapping Your Future needs your help with the upcoming "Strategies for making the most of scholarship applications" webinars, scheduled for February 2 and February 4, 2021.
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Tip of the Week
December 22, 2020
O' Night Divine
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Happy Holidays from Mapping Your Future
December 17, 2020
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Mapping Your Future featured in the news
December 17, 2020
Students and parents experienced a lot of changes this year when it comes to planning for college and pursuing financial aid to help pay for that education.
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Understanding taxes webinar recording available
December 17, 2020
As a financial aid professional, you already face many challenges in reviewing tax documents of students and parents in the verification process, and this year those challenges may increase due to the impact of the pandemic and tax law changes.
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Upcoming holiday schedules
December 17, 2020
Despite my to-do list, a couple of brief snowfalls, and colder weather this week, I'm still not sure that reality has set in that Christmas is next week.
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Tip of the Week
December 16, 2020
Understanding taxes webinar recording available
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Strategies for making the most of scholarship applications webinar scheduled for students, parents
December 15, 2020
When it comes to getting money for college, scholarships can be critical - especially if you or your family have been impacted financially by the pandemic.
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Updates continue on StudentAidPandemic.org site
December 15, 2020
The pandemic has changed so many aspects of our lives, and it is challenging to keep up with the updates for current college students and student loan borrowers.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
December 11, 2020
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Tip of the Week
December 09, 2020
Student Aid Pandemic website updates
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Applying for financial aid? There's an app for that
December 07, 2020
It's never been easier or more convenient to apply for financial aid for college.
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College Scorecard enhanced with more information
December 03, 2020
Prospective college students can make better-informed decisions about careers and colleges with recent enhancements to the College Scorecard.
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Department releases handbook for campus-based programs
December 03, 2020
The latest information about 2020-21 Campus-Based Programs, including some on the CARES Act, is included in the newly released Volume 6 of the Federal Student Aid Handbook.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
December 03, 2020
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Displaying your accomplishments
December 02, 2020
Winter break is a good time to get caught up on projects that are harder to find time for during the school year.
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Early Awareness E-News
December 02, 2020
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Five important things you should know about financial aid for graduate school
December 02, 2020
For many students, pursuing a graduate or professional degree can provide important career advantages, but for some students the advanced degree is not be possible without financial aid.
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Support Mapping Your Future while shopping online this holiday season
December 02, 2020
While shopping online for the holidays, you can support Mapping Your Future by shopping through the AmazonSmile program.
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Tip of the Week
December 02, 2020
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December tasks for high school seniors
December 01, 2020
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The bottom line on financial aid offers
November 30, 2020
Choosing a college is an important financial decision.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
November 24, 2020
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Tax Return Matrix released for upcoming verification season
November 24, 2020
The holidays are just beginning, but the Department of Education already released a gift to help financial aid professionals in the upcoming verification season.
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Tip of the Week
November 24, 2020
Thanksgiving 2020
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Training on new tool to calculate CARES Act R2T4
November 24, 2020
Financial aid professionals have faced many challenges during the pandemic - one of those being calculating R2T4 under the CARES Act.
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Tip of the Week
November 18, 2020
Normal routines
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2021-2022 College Financing Plan improved for graduate and professional students
November 12, 2020
Graduate and professional students could find some additional help in the future as they plan for the costs of an advanced degree.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
November 12, 2020
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Updated list of "Ability to Benefit" tests published in the Federal Register
November 12, 2020
If a student wants to benefit from postsecondary education, they must first prove their ability to benefit.
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Tip of the Week
November 11, 2020
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Tip of the Week
November 04, 2020
Understanding taxes webinar scheduled
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Early Awareness E-News
November 02, 2020
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Every college student needs this important skill
November 02, 2020
It is probably one of the most important skills needed for college.
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November tasks for high school seniors
November 02, 2020
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Troubleshooting the FAFSA's IRS Data Retrieval Tool
November 02, 2020
Applying for financial aid is easy when you use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool ? unless the tool doesn't work for you.
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Why grades are important in college
November 02, 2020
It is rare that anyone wants to know my grades in college.
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"Understanding taxes - The basics and beyond" webinar scheduled
October 29, 2020
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Making it easier to ask for forgiveness for public service loans
October 29, 2020
In this complicated world, it's nice when things get a little easier.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
October 29, 2020
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Veteran's Day process and customer service hours posted by Department of Education
October 29, 2020
Most federal offices will close and operations shut down on November 11 in observance of the Veteran's Day federal holiday.
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Tip of the Week
October 28, 2020
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Department of Education launches 2021-22 FAFSA fall campaign
October 27, 2020
With everything going on, it easy to understand how college students may forget or may not realize they need to file a renewal FAFSA.
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Early Awareness E-News-Special Issue
October 27, 2020
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New guide aims to help parents understand and engage with digital learning
October 27, 2020
Just as the experience grows with digital learning, so may be some of the frustration for students and parents.
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Writing an effective and successful essay webinar scheduled
October 22, 2020
The personal statement is a common requirement of applications to many U.S. colleges and universities.
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Tip of the Week
October 21, 2020
When it's more than just a job
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A worksheet to prepare for the 2021-22 FAFSA
October 15, 2020
Knowing all the questions on an upcoming exam certainly helps you prepare and chances are you are going to do better.
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Answers to your questions about returning Title IV funds under COVID
October 15, 2020
If you are among the many professionals with questions about how to follow regulations under COVID-19, the Department of Education has added some more answers to your questions to the FAQ on its website.
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Department of Education's myStudentAid app offers convenience, but no 2021-22 FAFSA yet
October 15, 2020
The myStudentAid App makes it easy to complete the FAFSA on the go.
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FAFSA webinar materials available
October 15, 2020
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
October 15, 2020
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Mapping Your Future third-party servicer reminders
October 15, 2020
Completing forms and paperwork is a necessary part of a financial aid administrators job.
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MappingXpress could be the key to improving your document collection process
October 15, 2020
An easy, secure way for your office to handle verification documents is through MappingXpress.
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Register now for the all-online FSA Conference
October 15, 2020
There won't be that mad scramble for a hotel room this year as we plan for the FSA Conference.
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The easy way to complete the financial information on the FAFSA
October 15, 2020
If you would rather not go through financial documents or manually enter information on a form, then maybe you might be the kind of person who should use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool
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Tip of the Week
October 14, 2020
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FAFSA webinar recordings available
October 07, 2020
Completing the FAFSA is an important task for students and families.
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Tip of the Week
October 07, 2020
FAFSA webinar recordings available
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2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools named
October 01, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education last week recognized nearly 400 schools across the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools.
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5 questions to ask yourself before choosing a college
October 01, 2020
When I graduated from high school, I wanted to go to college.
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Borrowers reminded about COVID-19 relief via email
October 01, 2020
The Department of Education reminded all federal student loan borrowers last month via email that relief measures in place because of the pandemic have been extended until the end of the year.
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Deadline nearing to apply for participation in campus-based programs
October 01, 2020
The application deadline to participate in the 2021-22 campus-based financial aid programs is now more than a month away with the Department of Education extending the deadline to November 2.
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Department announced online and virtual workshop training, but space is limited
October 01, 2020
If the pandemic and the resulting cancellation of in-person training has left you behind on your training in the fundamentals of financial aid administration, now is your chance to catch up.
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Early Awareness E-News
October 01, 2020
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Guidance released to help schools prepare for 2021-22 verification
October 01, 2020
Financial aid offices can now prepare for the 2021-22 FAFSA verification season with the release of some suggested text last week by the Department of Education.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
October 01, 2020
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National student loan default rate continues to decline
October 01, 2020
The national student loan default rate dropped to 9.7 percent, according to figures released by the Department of Education this week.
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October tasks for high school seniors
October 01, 2020
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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One thing you must do before applying for financial aid
October 01, 2020
Before you can apply for financial aid to help pay for your education after high school, there is one step you must complete first.
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Session for high school students now on StudentAidPandemic.org
October 01, 2020
Planning for life after high school is challenging at any time.
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Students can now apply for financial aid for 2021-22
October 01, 2020
Students planning to pursue education beyond high school in the 2021-22 academic year can start applying for financial aid now.
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What is the SAR, why you need to carefully review it
October 01, 2020
After you complete the FAFSA, you will receive a SAR
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Tip of the Week
September 30, 2020
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Tip of the Week
September 23, 2020
FSA Plan
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Department of Education releases documents in preparation for 2021-22 FAFSA
September 17, 2020
It's starting to look a lot like FAFSA season.
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Department of Education releases test files to prepare for 2021-22
September 17, 2020
In another sign that 2020 is on the way out, the Department of Education has announced the materials to help institutions get ready for the 2021-22 application cycle.
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Federal financial aid website outages planned for the upcoming weekend
September 17, 2020
The Department of Education's planned website outages this weekend should not cause too much inconvenience for financial aid professionals.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
September 17, 2020
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Support Mapping Your Future while shopping online
September 17, 2020
While shopping online this fall, you can support Mapping Your Future by shopping through the AmazonSmile program.
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Top five early awareness tools to help students, parents
September 17, 2020
Mapping Your Future provides a variety of tools to help high school students prepare for college and careers.
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Tip of the Week
September 16, 2020