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Tip of the Week
September 22, 2021
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
September 16, 2021
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New guidelines issued for proper use of Department of Education systems
September 16, 2021
Everyone should know by now that improper use of Department of Education information can result in serious consequences.
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What it's all about
September 16, 2021
It's about people.
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Tip of the Week
September 15, 2021
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Tip of the Week
September 08, 2021
What it's all about
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2022-23 FAFSA materials now available for training and presentations
September 07, 2021
In another sign that a new FAFSA season is upon us, the Department of Education has released the final versions of the 2022-23 FAFSA form and worksheet.
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Worksheet now available to prepare for 2022-23 FAFSA
September 07, 2021
Students and parents seeking financial aid for college can get a head start on the application process by reviewing a worksheet released earlier this month by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
September 02, 2021
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Offices closed on September 6 for Labor Day
September 02, 2021
As with last year, since Labor Day falls pretty late on the calendar, it has been harder to realize that it is already September.
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Reminder of upcoming deadline for campus-based financial aid program
September 02, 2021
If you haven't already started working on your report and application for campus-based aid programs, now is the time to do it.
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2022-23 FAFSA information posted by Department of Education
September 01, 2021
It is a sign that fall is almost here.
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Early Awareness E-News
September 01, 2021
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Let Guide to Life after High School help prepare your students this school year
September 01, 2021
Mapping Your Future offers several free online programs to help both schools and students stay on track when planning for education beyond high school.
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Mapping Your Future turns 25
September 01, 2021
Mapping Your Future is now older than many college students.
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September tasks for high school seniors
September 01, 2021
The college preparation that takes place during your senior year is filled with a lot of details and paperwork.
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Strategies for students (and parents) when money for college runs short
September 01, 2021
With the fall semester getting underway, most students have their minds on attending classes and getting good grades – and hopefully not on paying their tuition bill.
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Tip of the Week
September 01, 2021
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Two questions to be removed from future federal student aid applications
September 01, 2021
Two questions will be disappearing from the Free Application for FAFSA. . . but not just yet.
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Tip of the Week
August 25, 2021
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Automatic student loan discharges for totally and permanently disabled borrowers
August 19, 2021
Borrowers who have a total and permanent disability will receive automatic student loan discharges under a new regulation announced August 19 by the Department of Education.
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Census data reveals burden of student loans on younger adults
August 19, 2021
Although the data doesn't provide any surprising insights, it does provide some interesting information about those who have student loan debt and the economic impact of that debt during the pandemic.
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Let MappingXpress help with your new academic year documentation needs
August 19, 2021
With a new school year upon us, let MappingXpress help your office meet your document collection needs by streamlining the document collection process.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
August 19, 2021
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New volume in the FSA Handbook series now available
August 19, 2021
For those collectors of financial aid reading materials, the latest volume of the 2021-2022 Federal Student Aid Handbook has been released by the Department of Education.
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Tip of the Week
August 18, 2021
Got questions?
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Updated guidance addresses unemployment documentation
August 18, 2021
Financial aid professionals received some new guidance that may make it a little easier to help incoming students who were unemployed or underemployed.
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Tip of the Week
August 11, 2021
A new year
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Another chance to participate in Second Chance Pell
August 05, 2021
In anticipation of legislative changes expanding Second Chance Pell, the Department of Education is inviting letters from colleges and universities interested in participating in the Second Chance Pell experiment.
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Guide now available to decipher comment codes on 2022-23 Student Aid Reports
August 05, 2021
Fortunately, financial aid professionals don't have to memorize all the comment codes that could appear on a Student Aid Report.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
August 05, 2021
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The secrets of scholarship-winning students
August 05, 2021
Applying for scholarships can seem like a lot of work when there?s no guarantee that you will receive any money for your education.
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Tip of the Week
August 04, 2021
2022-23 FAFSA webinars scheduled
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Early Awareness E-News
August 02, 2021
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2022-23 FAFSA training available for financial aid professionals and others helping students and parents complete the FAFSA
July 28, 2021
Although a lot has changed for students in the past year or so, it remains critical that they keep their options open by completing the 2022-23 FAFSA.
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Answering student and parent questions about the 2022-23 FAFSA
July 28, 2021
Although the future may still seem a little uncertain now with the pandemic, completing the FAFSA is one way students can keep their options open.
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August tasks for high school seniors
July 28, 2021
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Temporary changes made to financial aid verification
July 28, 2021
A temporary change in the financial aid process may provide relief for some college students.
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The educational and performance benefits of taking a break
July 28, 2021
It was a little unscheduled break in the action during the Tuesday night game.
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Tip of the Week
July 28, 2021
Steps to repayment
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U.S. Department of Education seeks public comments on Public Service Loan Forgiveness
July 28, 2021
If you have an opinion or experience with the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, now is your opportunity to share your thoughts with the U.S. Department of Education.
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A different world
July 22, 2021
Life changed, and, before we knew it, we were accustomed to it.
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A four-step process to making good decisions for your future
July 22, 2021
The decisions you make today will have life-long significance.
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FAFSA webinars are in the planning stage
July 22, 2021
Mapping Your Future's annual FAFSA webinars are in the planning stage for two financial aid professionals webinars and one for students and parents.
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Department prepares Federal Methodology for 2022-23
July 21, 2021
You may be busy getting ready for the 2021-22 academic year, but there was a reminder from the Department of Education this week that it's not too early to prepare for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Getting to know the future of application processing
July 21, 2021
Software developers, who work on financial aid application processing systems, are getting what could be referred to as a "first edition" of a specifications guide for 2022-23.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
July 21, 2021
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Reminder about maintaining access to federal systems
July 21, 2021
If you don't use your access to the Federal Student Aid systems, then you are going to lose it.
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Tip of the Week
July 21, 2021
A different world
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Outage to impact FAFSA completion
July 20, 2021
Students, who have yet to complete the 2021-22 FAFSA, should do so as soon as possible. However, they may want to avoid at least a portion of the next two Sunday afternoons.
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Tip of the Week
July 14, 2021
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Higher interest rates set for loans borrowed during 2021-22 academic year
July 08, 2021
After having historically low interest rates for student loans borrowed for the 2020-21 academic year, the rates for loans borrowed during the 2021-22 academic year will rise.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
July 08, 2021
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New resources available for implementation of TEACH Grant regulatory changes
July 08, 2021
The new TEACH Grant regulations can be put into action now with the publication of new forms, notices, and counseling by the Department of Education.
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Research reveals the educational and performance benefits of taking a break
July 08, 2021
It was a little unscheduled break in the action during the Tuesday night game.
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Guide offers help in tracking regulatory changes
July 07, 2021
Keeping up with regulatory updates has always been a challenge in financial aid.
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Tip of the Week
July 07, 2021
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Accomplishing career goals with stackable credentials
July 01, 2021
For some students, knowing what education they want to pursue is clear, but finding a program that matches their interest is a challenge.
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Early Awareness E-News
July 01, 2021
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Five popular Mapping Your Future resources for counselors and their students
July 01, 2021
Mapping Your Future offers several resources to help you and your students with planning, paying, and preparing for college.
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July tasks for high school seniors
July 01, 2021
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Making the grade when it comes to financial matters
July 01, 2021
As a high school or college student, you probably often aspire to getting a good score when it comes to your classes.
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TEACH Grant program changes to benefit teachers and students
July 01, 2021
The U.S. Department of Education today announced changes to the TEACH Grant Program that will support teachers and encourage students to enter the teaching profession.
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U.S. Department of Education names 161 high school seniors as presidential scholars
July 01, 2021
Despite dealing with educational challenges brought on by the pandemic, 161 high school seniors from across the country accomplished enough to be named U.S. Presidential Scholars.
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Selective Service and drug conviction questions remain on FAFSA but won't impact financial aid eligibility
June 30, 2021
Students completing the FAFSA for the next couple of years will see questions about Selective Service and drug convictions, but no matter how students answer the questions, it will not impact their financial aid.
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Tip of the Week
June 30, 2021
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Department announces deadlines for 2021-22 award year
June 24, 2021
It never hurts to get a reminder about an upcoming deadline.
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Department offers guidance on implementing new FAFSA provision, removing Selective Service and drug conviction answers
June 24, 2021
When it comes to early implementation of the new requirements - or lack of requirements in a sense - financial aid professionals must consider the past, the present, and the future.
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Implementing stackable credentials to benefit students
June 24, 2021
More and more students are wanting to design their own educational pathway and stackable credentials offers a way to do that.
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Let MappingXpress boost the security of your verification process
June 24, 2021
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
June 24, 2021
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Secretary of Education hosts roundtable to hear from rural students
June 24, 2021
The Department of Education recently focused on the needs of rural students, which may provide some insight into how postsecondary institutions can assist those students as they prepare for higher education.
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Tip of the Week
June 23, 2021
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Department implements early repeal of subsidized loan limitations
June 22, 2021
In a move that simultaneously lifted a financial burden on students and a regulatory burden on financial aid professionals, the Department of Education announced early implementation of the repeal of subsidized loan limitations.
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Tip of the Week
June 16, 2021
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
June 10, 2021
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Interest rate information updated on Mapping Your Future
June 09, 2021
Interest rates may not be on student loan borrowers' minds too much right now - especially with the temporary implementation of zero percent interest on federally held student loans.
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Share your ideas and comments about working with the Department of Education
June 09, 2021
The first step to making your job a little easier is telling someone what you want.
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Tip of the Week
June 09, 2021
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Getting ready for FISAP season
June 07, 2021
For those financial aid professionals anxious to get started on the Fiscal Operations Report for 2020–21 and Application to Participate for 2022–23 (FISAP) can start by reviewing some documents posted online by the Department of Education.
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Public hearings signal intent to simplify some student and borrower programs
June 07, 2021
In what could be the beginning of a regulatory overhaul of several programs impacting students and borrowers, the Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) recently announced it will hold virtual public hearings on June 21, 23, and 24 to receive feedback on potential issues for future rulemaking sessions.
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Scholarship opportunities on Department of Labor website
June 07, 2021
Although the main purpose of the site is to provide information about careers, CareerOneStop also offers scholarship information to help with funding the education needed for a chosen career.
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The basics of what you need to know about financial aid
June 07, 2021
Anyone who has worked in financial aid for a few years knows when it comes to this industry, you learn something new every day.
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Early Awareness E-News
June 02, 2021
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Tip of the Week
June 02, 2021
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June tasks for high school seniors
June 01, 2021
Although you faced a lot of challenges during your senior year in high school, you accomplished a lot.
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Parking spots and five other advantages to attending summer semester classes
June 01, 2021
Even if you don't list summer school at the top of your list of summer fun activities, it can be a very rewarding experience.
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Practice budgeting skills with summer job earnings
June 01, 2021
A summer job offers many benefits for students in addition to the money earned.
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Borrowers should research Student Loan Forgiveness options
May 27, 2021
Student Loan Forgiveness is trending topic both online and in offline conversations.
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Helpful resources for professionals on how to find help at Federal Student Aid
May 27, 2021
Finding the help you need when you need it can make your job a lot easier.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
May 27, 2021
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New resources and features on StudentAid.gov
May 27, 2021
As students finish up their studies for their academic year, it's a good time to think about the future.
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No time like the present to sign up for MappingXpress
May 27, 2021
You have probably heard us say this before, but it's true. . .an easy, secure way for your office to handle verification documents is through MappingXpress.
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Tip of the Week
May 26, 2021
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Register now for ACT State Organizations Virtual Conference
May 25, 2021
Registration for the inaugural 2021 National ACT® State Organizations Virtual Conference is now open.
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Interest rates to rise for 2021-22 academic year
May 20, 2021
After having historically low interest rates for the 2020-21 academic year, the rates for 2021-22 will rise.
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Tip of the Week
May 19, 2021
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Deadline extended for mandatory software upgrade
May 13, 2021
Schools that haven't yet updated their software they use to exchange data with Federal Student Aid have been given a grace period.
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Easing the pandemic impact on students
May 13, 2021
Higher education, no question, will be impacted by the pandemic for years to come.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
May 13, 2021
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Online Counseling records provide valuable information
May 13, 2021
The purpose of student loan counseling requirements is two-fold: to educate borrowers and to receive updated contact information for the borrower.
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Pell recipients eligible for discounted broadband service and computer purchase
May 13, 2021
Even before the pandemic hit, access to reliable Internet service was a necessity for college completion.
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The Full Student webinar recording available
May 12, 2021
As a college student himself, Kadeem Leslie recently provided his unique insight into the challenges faced by many students today in a Mapping Your Future webinar.
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Tip of the Week
May 12, 2021
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Tip of the Week
May 05, 2021
A good life
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CareerShip information recently updated
May 04, 2021
The ability to research careers is important to selecting a career path.
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Early Awareness E-News
May 04, 2021
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May tasks for high school seniors
May 04, 2021
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Knowing what to pack for college
May 03, 2021
If your college plans to re-open dorms for the fall semester, you can start preparing now by knowing what you plan to take with you.
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Contact information for Mapping Your Future
April 29, 2021
The Mapping Your Future staff are available to assist schools, students, and Sponsors with the variety of tools and services Mapping Your Future offers.
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Early Awareness E-News
April 29, 2021
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How a campus tour can be critical to your college success
April 29, 2021
A key to a successful college experience for some students is being in the right environment.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
April 29, 2021
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Mapping Your Future offers timely resources
April 29, 2021
The last year has underscored the need for online processes and resources.
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Print function returns to Federal Student Aid Partner website
April 29, 2021
If there was a "like" button on the new FSA Partner Connect website, a post this week about being able to print content would likely receive thousands of thumbs up.
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Tip of the Week
April 28, 2021
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StudentAid.gov to be only site for students, parents to create federal financial login
April 23, 2021
To make StudentAid.gov a one-stop location for all federal financial aid functions, the Department of Education announced it will retire the previous website use for creating an FSA ID.
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Three things high school students should be doing now to prepare for their senior year
April 21, 2021
Senior year of high school is exciting, but the truth is - it can also be very overwhelming.
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Tip of the Week
April 21, 2021
The skills of a virtual conference attendee
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Department of Education joins IRS in warning of phishing scam
April 15, 2021
The Department of Education is reminding financial aid professionals about identity thieves that are impersonating the Internal Revenue Service in a new phishing scam.
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Learning how to avoid student loan scams
April 15, 2021
Student loan debt relief scams have been on the rise, and unfortunately some borrowers have fallen victim to these scams.
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Make MappingXpress an integral part of your verification processes
April 15, 2021
Collecting documents from students and parents securely and efficiently is key to the verification process.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
April 15, 2021
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Repayment amounts set for borrowers on Income-Contingent Repayment plan set for next year
April 15, 2021
For student loan borrowers on an income-contingent repayment plan, knowing how much their payment will be, no doubt, helps with budgeting.
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Tip of the Week
April 14, 2021
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College student and author to share his experience and advice on being successful
April 13, 2021
As a college student himself, Kadeem Leslie has a unique insight into the challenges faced by many students today.
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Tip of the Week
April 07, 2021
The Paying for College experience
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Borrowers warned about student loan scams in social media campaign
April 01, 2021
While a friendly April Fool’s joke can be amusing, it’s no fun to be fooled by student loan scams.
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Department to offer webinars on new distance education regulations
April 01, 2021
Since online education will likely be a part of higher education beyond the pandemic, it’s probably a good idea to learn about new distance education regulations to be implemented later this year.
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Early Awareness E-News
April 01, 2021
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Goodbye to IFAP; Hello to FSA Partner Connect
April 01, 2021
I can’t say that I won’t miss the IFAP website.
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Join Mapping Your Future for Financial Literacy Month
April 01, 2021
Join Mapping Your Future in the Financial Literacy Month celebration of money management information, tips, and tools.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
April 01, 2021
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Mapping Your Future offers a variety of financial literacy tools
April 01, 2021
April is financial literacy month.
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Student Loan Industry Participants Launch Campaign to Warn Consumers About Student Loan Scams
April 01, 2021
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Why having more questions than answers can be a good thing - especially when it comes to planning for the future
April 01, 2021
High school or college students with a lot of questions about what career to pursue or what college to attend may be worried about getting the answers they need.
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April tasks for high school seniors
March 31, 2021
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Identity thieves target students, faculty, and staff
March 31, 2021
As if students and employees of higher education haven't had enough challenges this past year, now identify thieves are impersonating the Internal Revenue Service in a new phishing scam.
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Tip of the Week
March 31, 2021
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Understanding what it means to be a dependent for financial aid
March 31, 2021
It is an important term in financial aid, but one that often creates a lot of confusion among students and parents.