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Career exploration and college preparation
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Answering student and parent questions about the 2022-23 FAFSA
July 28, 2021
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August tasks for high school seniors
July 28, 2021
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The educational and performance benefits of taking a break
July 28, 2021
It was a little unscheduled break in the action during the Tuesday night game.
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A four-step process to making good decisions for your future
July 22, 2021
The decisions you make today will have life-long significance.
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Outage to impact FAFSA completion
July 20, 2021
Students, who have yet to complete the 2021-22 FAFSA, should do so as soon as possible. However, they may want to avoid at least a portion of the next two Sunday afternoons.
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Accomplishing career goals with stackable credentials
July 01, 2021
For some students, knowing what education they want to pursue is clear, but finding a program that matches their interest is a challenge.
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Five popular Mapping Your Future resources for counselors and their students
July 01, 2021
Mapping Your Future offers several resources to help you and your students with planning, paying, and preparing for college.
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July tasks for high school seniors
July 01, 2021
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TEACH Grant program changes to benefit teachers and students
July 01, 2021
The U.S. Department of Education today announced changes to the TEACH Grant Program that will support teachers and encourage students to enter the teaching profession.
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U.S. Department of Education names 161 high school seniors as presidential scholars
July 01, 2021
Despite dealing with educational challenges brought on by the pandemic, 161 high school seniors from across the country accomplished enough to be named U.S. Presidential Scholars.
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Selective Service and drug conviction questions remain on FAFSA but won't impact financial aid eligibility
June 30, 2021
Students completing the FAFSA for the next couple of years will see questions about Selective Service and drug convictions, but no matter how students answer the questions, it will not impact their financial aid.
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Implementing stackable credentials to benefit students
June 24, 2021
More and more students are wanting to design their own educational pathway and stackable credentials offers a way to do that.
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Secretary of Education hosts roundtable to hear from rural students
June 24, 2021
The Department of Education recently focused on the needs of rural students, which may provide some insight into how postsecondary institutions can assist those students as they prepare for higher education.
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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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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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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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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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CareerShip information recently updated
May 04, 2021
The ability to research careers is important to selecting a career path.
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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.