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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
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Communicate with students to prevent defaults
June 14, 2018
Effective communication is one of the key strategies in preventing student loan defaults.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
June 14, 2018
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Five important things for college students to do this summer
June 13, 2018
You might say when it comes to summer, my eyes are bigger than my schedule.
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Three easy ways to get a copy of your tax transcript
June 13, 2018
Doing your taxes may be challenge, but getting a copy of your tax transcript should not be.
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Tip of the Week
June 13, 2018
Understanding parents
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Tip of the Week
June 06, 2018
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Early Awareness E-News
June 01, 2018
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Reviewing your award letter
June 01, 2018
The award letter from the financial aid office includes several different pieces of information and can be unique to the school.
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Starting to prepare for the fall semester
June 01, 2018
Now that May is over, it's time to think about the fall semester.
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Summer job? Congratulations and a reminder about some new responsibilities
June 01, 2018
If you have your first-ever summer job this year, you've achieved a significant milestone.
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Tips to encourage students to complete the FAFSA
June 01, 2018
Students who complete the FAFSA are more likely to enroll and graduate in college, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Being present and increasing your efficiency
May 31, 2018
I've sometimes walked to the kitchen to get a warm up on my coffee ? only to realize I left the coffee mug sitting on my desk.
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Communicating with your future students
May 31, 2018
Videos, photos, and brief, short-lived posts - online and all on mobile - that is how you should be or will be reaching all of your incoming students.
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June tasks for high school seniors
May 31, 2018
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
May 31, 2018
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Tip of the Week
May 30, 2018
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Online Counseling records provide valuable information
May 25, 2018
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Updating interest rates for 2018-19
May 25, 2018
Students seeking a college education may perceive that interest rates are just a small part of financing an education.
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Tip of the Week
May 23, 2018
Updating interest rates
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Let MappingXpress boost the efficiency of your verification process
May 17, 2018
Collecting documents from students and parents efficiently is key to the verification process.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
May 17, 2018
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Reviewing budgeting basics this summer
May 17, 2018
Summer can be a great time to get tasks done that are harder to complete in the busyness of the school year.
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Parents: Five important things to consider before getting a loan for your child's education
May 16, 2018
Helping your child pay for education or training beyond high school is a worthwhile and admirable thing to do.
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Tip of the Week
May 16, 2018
Preparing for 2018-2019
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Facts about work-study that your college financial aid counselor wants you to know
May 14, 2018
Despite the name, work-study doesn't mean that your school or college will pay you to study.
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Tip of the Week
May 09, 2018
Updating FSA phone numbers
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Decrease your school's default rate with a variety of default prevention tools
May 03, 2018
Mapping Your Future provides a wide variety of tools that your school can incorporate into your default prevention plan.
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Enhance your financial wellness with free webinars offered by Mapping Your Future
May 03, 2018
To manage your personal finances successfully, you need an understanding of important financial tools and techniques.
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Exit counseling resources available
May 03, 2018
You know your students and how to best reach them with important information.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
May 03, 2018
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Participating Members, schools in Sponsored states benefit from Member resources
May 03, 2018
Mapping Your Future's Membership Program provides access to several Member resources that institutions have come to depend on from Mapping Your Future.
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Reminding college students of the ABCs
May 03, 2018
The ABCs aren't just for younger students.
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Show Me the Future page updated
May 02, 2018
Helping students and parents prepare for the future through college and career planning information and tools is a main focus of Mapping Your Future.
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Tip of the Week
May 02, 2018
Once you begin something, you've made a commitment.
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Early Awareness E-News
May 01, 2018
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May tasks for high school seniors
May 01, 2018
As your senior year winds down, don't let yourself become distracted by solely focusing on celebrating graduation.
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The ABCs of being a good student
May 01, 2018
The ABC's aren't just for younger students.
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Financial literacy tips provided throughout the month of April
April 30, 2018
Throughout the month of April, Mapping Your Future offered tips highlighting some of the money management tools and applications offered on the website.
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Tip of the Week
April 25, 2018
The ABCs for college students
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Knowing what to pack for college
April 19, 2018
Packing for college is an exciting time, but it can be challenging to know where to start with your packing list.
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News
April 19, 2018
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Tweeting about student loan debt: Mapping Your Future presentation at financial education conference
April 19, 2018
With greater knowledge comes greater understanding of personal finance and better money habits.
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Watching for verification updates
April 19, 2018
If you're managing verification for your institution, you have to know a lot and you have to be up to date on any changes.