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2026-27 Federal School Code List of Participating Schools
By Marlene Seeklander The Federal School Code List – a key component of the FAFSA –…
Student Aid Index – A deeper dive
By Marlene Seeklander What exactly is the Student Aid Index (SAI) calculated by the FAFSA? While…
Understanding student loans
By Marlene Seeklander Student loans are an investment in your future. When you apply for financial…
Tip of the Week – November 12, 2025
Tip of the Week The magic of your kindness If it weren’t for the kindness…
Upcoming changes to the FSA ID account process
By Marlene Seeklander Creating a StudentAid.gov account or FSA ID shouldn’t be an obstacle for students…
Tip of the Week – November 5, 2025
Tip of the Week An offering of thanks – financial aid for veterans To those…
Students and parents can complete FAFSA during federal shutdown
By Catherine Mueller Despite the government shutdown, students and parents can complete the FAFSA and financial…
Early Awareness E-News – November 2025
Early Awareness E-News November 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 11 Borrowing Parent Loans – 2026 and…
November tasks for seniors
By Catherine Mueller During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice. Throughout your senior…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – October 30, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 22 Negotiated rulemaking on budget reconciliation student loan…
Five tips to complete this important FAFSA first step
By Marlene Seeklander Students have been able to complete the 2026-27 FAFSA since September 24, in…
Negotiated rulemaking on budget reconciliation student loan provisions to continue in early November
By Catherine Mueller Despite the federal government shutdown, the Department of Education will resume negotiated rulemaking…