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Federal Loan Servicing Center closures due to hazardous weather conditions
By Marlene Seeklander Severe weather and resulting closures are unpredictable, but the Department of Education does…
FSA Training Center releases new learning tracks
By Marlene Seeklander Federal Student Aid is offering more training to help financial aid professionals prepare…
Four tips to avoid missing important scholarship deadlines
By Catherine Mueller If you don’t meet the deadline, you won’t qualify. Simple as that –…
Tip of the Week – January 15, 2025
Tip of the Week Reminder about FAFSA Call Center extended hours While many financial aid…
What does dependent mean for the FAFSA?
By Catherine Mueller Not claimed as a dependent on your parent’s taxes? You may still be…
Questions to ask yourself before applying for scholarships
By Catherine Mueller Students should apply for as many scholarships as possible. That’s good advice, but…
Federal Student Aid closures for Monday, January 20, 2025
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education is among the federal offices closed in observance of…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – January 9, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 1 Federal government closures on Thursday, January 9,…
2025-26 changes incorporated into FAFSA Simplification Training Topics Series
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals can kick off their 2025-26 planning and processing with some…
Federal Student Aid Wednesday Webinar Series announced
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals may want to make note of two Wednesdays in January…
Department of Education publishes FAQs to help financial aid professionals implement new regulations
By Marlene Seeklander While new regulations are meant to provide important guidance to schools, the actual…
Tip of the Week – January 8, 2025
Tip of the Week What are your New Year’s intentions? There’s something about getting out…