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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.
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The secret of successful students
March 30, 2021
Students who do well in school know there?s a strategy that helps them make good grades, earn more awards, and, overall, enjoy the learning experience.
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Tip of the Week
March 24, 2021
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COD improvements, outage planned for March 19-21
March 18, 2021
If you really don't want to work over the weekend, you have a good reason not to do so.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
March 18, 2021
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Online Counseling sessions have an updated look
March 18, 2021
Mapping Your Future's Online Counseling sessions have a fresh look, just in time for spring.
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Preparing for the launch of FSA Partner Connect
March 18, 2021
Financial aid professionals who routinely go the Information for Financial Aid Professionals website to research regulations, review updates, or find training will have that routine shaken up somewhat with the launch of a new website later this month.
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Spring cleaning your social media accounts
March 18, 2021
Spring is known for a good time to do some cleaning, and your social media accounts are no exception.
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Verification of your financial aid application
March 18, 2021
You've completed all the paperwork, filled out the forms, and submitted everything by the deadline to apply for financial aid.
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Tip of the Week
March 17, 2021
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Parents needed for input on Paying for College tool
March 10, 2021
Abt Associates and the CFPB want to hear from parents and relatives who have taken out loans to pay for a family member's college education or are thinking about doing so.
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Tip of the Week
March 10, 2021
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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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Mapping Your Future 2021 holiday calendar
January 01, 2021
At Mapping Your Future, we look forward to working with students, families, schools, our Sponsors, and others in 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.