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August checklist for high school seniors
By Marlene Seeklander Starting your senior year is an exciting time in life. During your senior…
Updated 2026-27 Federal School Code List now available
By Marlene Seeklander An updated 2026-27 Federal School Code List, which plays a key role in…
Identity fraud detection system now in FAFSA
By Catherine Mueller To thwart would-be fraudsters, the financial aid application now includes an identity screening…
FAFSA results now available in real time
By Catherine Mueller Students completing the FAFSA will no longer have to wait to view their…
August 14 early registration deadline for September ACT test
By Marlene Seeklander Students can get a head start on completing a college admissions requirement by…
Tip of the Week – July 29, 2026
Tip of the Week Federal Student Aid fraud alert from U.S. Department of the Treasury…
Financial Aid Offers – A closer look
By Marlene Seeklander A financial aid offer is often a key component of the college decision…
Strategies for students (and parents) when money for college runs short
By Catherine Mueller Not to ruin anyone’s summertime vibe, but just a reminder – it won’t…
Report of foreign involvement in U.S. higher education delayed
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education has again pushed back its planned publication of all…
Updated NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide (July 2026) now available
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals now have a new enrollment reporting guide, updated with information…
FTC warns of student loan forgiveness scams
By Marlene Seeklander The Federal Trade Commission is reminding student loan borrowers how to avoid debt…
Reminders for the Fiscal Operations Report for 2025–26 and Application to Participate for 2027–28 (FISAP)
By Marlene Seeklander While financial aid professionals are in the midst of dealing with implanting new…