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Happy holidays from the Mapping Your Future staff
December 11, 2018
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Holiday gift for financial aid professionals
December 11, 2018
Just in time for holiday gift giving. . . the Department of Education has released two new volumes of the FSA Handbook.
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Early Awareness E-News
December 05, 2018
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Tip of the Week
December 05, 2018
Holidaty gift for financial aid professionals
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Enhance your financial wellness with free webinars offered by Money Management International
December 04, 2018
To manage your personal finances successfully in 2019, you need an understanding of important financial tools and techniques.
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Paying for college - it's about more than the tuition
December 04, 2018
The cost of college and how to pay for it is a huge worry for many students and parents.
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Support Mapping Your Future while shopping online this month
December 04, 2018
While shopping online for the holidays, you can support Mapping Your Future.
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December tasks for high school seniors
December 01, 2018
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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2019-20 Verification worksheets released
November 29, 2018
Mapping Your Future recently released the 2019-20 verification worksheets provided to assist Member schools and schools in Sponsored states in collecting information they need from students to complete the verification process.
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Five facts everyone should know about parent student loans
November 29, 2018
Numerous studies reveal that the influence of parents on a child's academic success is critical.
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Key differences between internships, apprenticeships, work-study and part-time jobs
November 29, 2018
To get that hands-on experience while you are in school, you'll need to seek an internship, apprenticeship, or part-time job.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
November 29, 2018
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Future financial aid system changes for processing the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship
November 28, 2018
Postsecondary institutions who want to certify student eligibility for the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship are not able to do so in the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) system - at least not yet.
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Tip of the Week
November 28, 2018
2019-20 Verification worksheets released
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Tip of the Week
November 20, 2018
This Thanksgiving
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
November 15, 2018
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8 steps to creating a spending plan for your money
November 14, 2018
You plan out most things in your life, including the classes you need to take in order to graduate, so don't forget to create a plan for spending your money.
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IRS Data Retrieval Tool outage this weekend
November 14, 2018
Anyone planning to complete the FAFSA this weekend will have to do so without the IRS DRT.
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Thanksgiving week operating hours for Mapping Your Future and Department of Education
November 14, 2018
Although the holiday decorations have been up in the stores for a while, the holiday season does not officially kick off until next week with the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Tip of the Week
November 14, 2018
Giving guidance
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Tip of the Week
November 07, 2018
Understanding taxes webinars scheduled
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"Understanding taxes - The basics and beyond" webinar scheduled
November 06, 2018
Financial aid professionals are presented with many challenges in reviewing tax documents of students and parents in the verification process.
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Early Awareness E-News
November 02, 2018
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Every college student needs this important skill
November 01, 2018
It is probably one of the most important skills needed for college.
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Federal Student Aid website outages planned for this weekend
November 01, 2018
If your weekend plans involve completing the FAFSA, you may want to adjust your plans.
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Five questions to ask yourself before selecting a major
November 01, 2018
Selecting a college major is a big decision.
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Guide to Life after High School reinforces discussions about planning, paying for college
November 01, 2018
Students can benefit from learning in a variety of formats.
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Make MappingXpress an integral part of the 2019-20 verification season
November 01, 2018
Collecting documents from students and parents securely and efficiently are key to the verification process.
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Many borrowers have grace periods ending soon
November 01, 2018
Spring 2018 graduates and students that dropped below half-time status are going to enter repayment soon.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
November 01, 2018
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November tasks for high school seniors
November 01, 2018
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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Share Mapping Your Future resources through social media
November 01, 2018
Social media provides a collaborative way to communicate with business partners, students, and parents.
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Support Mapping Your Future while shopping online this fall
November 01, 2018
While shopping online this fall, such as for the holidays, you can support Mapping Your Future by shopping online.
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Tip of the Week
October 31, 2018
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Tip of the Week
October 24, 2018
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Financial aid administrators go to Washington - nominations sought for rulemaking committee
October 18, 2018
The Department of Education is looking for a few good financial aid administrators.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
October 18, 2018
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Mapping Your Future protects visitors' privacy
October 18, 2018
Mapping Your Future respects the privacy of its website visitors, and actively follows its privacy policy.
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New materials for your financial aid nights
October 18, 2018
It's time to update your financial aid event presentations.
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Enhance your financial wellness with free webinars offered by Money Management International
October 17, 2018
Register today for the upcoming November 8 and December 13 webinars.
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Tip of the Week
October 17, 2018
Celebrating you and Financial Aid Day
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Tip of the Week
October 10, 2018
Four tips for taking good notes at your fall conferences
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Early Awareness E-News
October 05, 2018
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Taking this one step will make completing the FAFSA a lot easier
October 05, 2018
Completing the federal application for financial aid is a lot easier now than it was a few years ago, thanks to steps taken by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Understanding the types of financial aid
October 05, 2018
Financial aid is one of the tools that make higher education possible for many students.
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What is the SAR, why you need to carefully review it
October 05, 2018
After you complete the FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report, or SAR.
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Financial aid verification process impacted by changes to IRS tax transcripts
October 04, 2018
Changes to IRS tax transcripts, aimed at helping protect the identity of taxpayers, may make it a little more challenging to complete financial aid verification.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
October 04, 2018
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Mapping Your Future third-party servicer reminders
October 04, 2018
Completing forms and paperwork is a necessary part of a financial aid administrators job.
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Time to keep working on lowering student loan default rates
October 04, 2018
One of the top priorities for the financial aid office – among many – is taking action to prevent or reduce student loan defaults.
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Tip of the Week
October 03, 2018
Rules of engagement
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October tasks for high school seniors
October 01, 2018
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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2019-20 FAFSA webinar materials available
September 28, 2018
The 2019-20 FAFSA webinars have concluded and Mapping Your Future appreciates Jennifer Martin and Lori Auxier assisting with the webinars and providing expert assistance.
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Tip of the Week
September 26, 2018
Communicating about the new mobile FAFSA app
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2019-20 FAFSA worksheet, other materials available soon
September 20, 2018
With the debut of the 2019-20 Free Application for Federal Student Aid expected on Oct. 1, some of the materials and resources that accompany that FAFSA will be available in late September.
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FAFSA webinar recording available
September 20, 2018
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
September 20, 2018
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Presentation lifts the curtain on myStudentAid mobile app
September 20, 2018
If you are interested in seeing the new myStudentAid mobile app, released by the Department of Education a few weeks ago, but didn't have an FSA ID to log in, there's now a presentation to help with that.
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Secure your document collection processes to protect your students, school
September 20, 2018
Data security is, without a doubt, important to your college or university, maybe today more than ever.
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Tip of the Week
September 19, 2018
Application Processing Guide
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Tip of the Week
September 12, 2018
2019-2020 ISIR Guide
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Early Awareness E-News
September 06, 2018
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
September 06, 2018
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The greatest benefit of education that you may not expect
September 06, 2018
When you decided to pursue higher education, you probably did so with specific goals in mind.
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Friendly reminders about upcoming federal deadlines
September 05, 2018
That moment you realize that you submitted the form on time. . . but forgot to sign it.
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High school students: Protect your identity
September 05, 2018
As a high school student, you probably conduct a lot of your daily life online.
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Tip of the Week
September 05, 2018
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College students: Protect your identity and your financial aid
September 04, 2018
As a college student, you probably conduct a lot of your daily life online.
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September tasks for high school seniors
September 01, 2018
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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Tip of the Week
August 29, 2018
Labor Day holiday
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Do these three things for a great school year
August 23, 2018
It is like a gift yet to be opened.
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Get your copy now of the updated EFC Guide
August 23, 2018
The anxiously awaited 2019-2020 Expected Family Contribution Formula Guide was released this week by the Department of Education.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
August 23, 2018
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Don't forget this important document when applying for federal financial aid
August 22, 2018
If you will be completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the first time soon, there are few things you should know about providing income information, including the need to have 2016 income tax returns with you when you complete the form.
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Tip of the Week
August 22, 2018
Great beginnings
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Tip of the Week
August 15, 2018
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Last call for orders of Federal Student Aid printed materials
August 09, 2018
If you think you may need any printed materials from the Office of Federal Student Aid, now is the time to place the order.
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Looking forward to cooler weather. . . and some deadlines
August 09, 2018
Fall will be here before we know it, and if you are suffering from the summer heat, October can't come soon enough.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
August 09, 2018
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Tip of the Week
August 08, 2018
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One thing you must understand before entering higher education
August 07, 2018
After all the applications, essays, reference letters, and forms, you are finally ready to enter higher education and prepare for your future career.
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Early Awareness E-News
August 01, 2018
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Mapping Your Future planned site outage the weekend of August 17-19
August 01, 2018
Mapping Your Future is preparing for future enhancements to its site.
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Tip of the Week
August 01, 2018
Making enhancements in a 24/7 world
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Answering student and parent questions about the 2019-20 FAFSA
July 30, 2018
For many students, the first step to getting money for college is completing the FAFSA.
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August tasks for high school seniors
July 30, 2018
Starting your senior year is an exciting time.
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Mapping Your Future offers free career planning information, resources
July 30, 2018
Now that summer is winding down and vacations may soon be over, it's back-to-school or back-to-work for many people.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
July 26, 2018
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Moving forward with a mobile FAFSA
July 26, 2018
Don't complete the FAFSA and drive.
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Four things you should know about your student loan
July 25, 2018
A student loan is an important investment in yourself.
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Mapping Your Future's Private Loan counseling educates students
July 25, 2018
Private student loans can be an option for those students who have unmet financial need after they have exhausted all other financial resources.
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Tip of the Week
July 25, 2018
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Enhance your financial wellness with free webinars offered by Money Management International
July 24, 2018
To manage your personal finances successfully, you need an understanding of important financial tools and techniques.
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2019-20 FAFSA training available for financial aid professionals and others helping students and parents complete the FAFSA
July 20, 2018
Financial aid professionals or counselors helping students with the FAFSA or managing the verification process should be aware of changes to the 2019-20 FAFSA.
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Tip of the Week
July 18, 2018
Summer doldrums
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Learning more about Financial Solutions, a consumer financial wellness product
July 12, 2018
A one-size approach to financial literacy doesn't fit all.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
July 12, 2018
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Preparing for the worst - managing disaster relief programs
July 12, 2018
In times of disaster, it helps to have your burden lifted.
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Mapping Your Future turns 22 this summer
July 11, 2018
Since Mapping Your Future debuted online on September 1, 1996, we've seen a lot of websites come and go - both within the financial aid industry and outside of our industry.
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Tip of the Week
July 11, 2018
Financial aid training
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Tip of the Week
July 03, 2018
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Early Awareness E-News
July 02, 2018
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Educating students and parents about student loans
July 02, 2018
Student loans are sometimes a difficult issue for students and parents to discuss.
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Guide to Life after High School available to help combat summer learning loss
July 02, 2018
Experts estimate the average student loses one month of academic skill and knowledge over the course of their summer vacation.
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Important things for high school students to do this summer
July 02, 2018
You might say when it comes to summer, my eyes are bigger than my schedule.
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Financial aid is one of the tools that makes higher education possible
July 01, 2018
Financial aid is one of the tools that makes higher education possible for many students.
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July tasks for high school seniors
July 01, 2018
During your senior year, you finalized your college choice.
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Helping students know their student loan interest rates
June 28, 2018
Students seeking a college education might think interest rates are just a small part of financing an education.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
June 28, 2018
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MappingXpress document collection service surpasses 400,000 documents
June 28, 2018
Schools, students, and Sponsoring organizations are easily and securely exchanging documents with Mapping Your Future's MappingXpress service.
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Support Mapping Your Future while shopping online this summer
June 28, 2018
While shopping online this summer, such as for vacation or back-to-school items, you can support Mapping Your Future by shopping through the AmazonSmile program.
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Tips to help pay the cost of college
June 28, 2018
According to the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, the average in-state cost of attendance at a four-year public institution in the 2016-17 year was $23,705.
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Tip of the Week
June 27, 2018
Enjoy an "InfoSnack"
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5 things every college freshman should know about internships
June 26, 2018
You're starting college soon, and the idea of an internship seems like something you can think about later.
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TIp of the Week
June 20, 2018
Financial aid diagnosis
