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Visit the Department of Education the next time you go to D.C.
July 02, 2019
As a student, you have an invitation to visit the U.S. Department of Education's offices in Washington, D.C.
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July tasks for high school seniors
June 28, 2019
During your senior year, you finalized your college choice.
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Tips to help pay the cost of college
June 20, 2019
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 2017-18 year was $24,300.
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Department of Education readies system for new origination fees
June 06, 2019
Students and parents will see slightly lower loan origination fees on loans disbursed this fall, and now the Department of Education has made it possible for schools to process loans with those new fees.
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Helping students know their student loan interest rates
June 05, 2019
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's calculators can be integrated, customized
June 05, 2019
Mapping Your Future's calculators enable students, parents, and others to manage their money and student loans.
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Printable Direct PLUS Loan Guide for parents updated
June 05, 2019
Although there is no parent PLUS Loan counseling requirement, Mapping Your Future has long-offered information on Parent PLUS Loans on the site.
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Tips to encourage students to complete the FAFSA
June 05, 2019
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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June tasks for high school seniors
June 04, 2019
During your senior year, you finalized your college choice.
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Drop in interest rates on student loans
May 23, 2019
Interest rates on federal student loans will decrease for the next academic year.
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Knowing what to pack for college
April 30, 2019
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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May tasks for high school seniors
April 30, 2019
As your senior year winds down, don't let yourself become distracted by solely focusing on celebrating graduation – stay focused and finish your high school career strong.
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New reports provides insight into federal financial aid programs
April 25, 2019
The amount of outstanding federal student loan debt is now at $1.45 trillion and is increasing at a rate of about 5.2 percent, according to reports released last week by the Department of Education.