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Interest rate information updated on Mapping Your Future
June 09, 2021
Interest rates may not be on student loan borrowers' minds too much right now - especially with the temporary implementation of zero percent interest on federally held student loans.
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Getting ready for FISAP season
June 07, 2021
For those financial aid professionals anxious to get started on the Fiscal Operations Report for 2020–21 and Application to Participate for 2022–23 (FISAP) can start by reviewing some documents posted online by the Department of Education.
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Public hearings signal intent to simplify some student and borrower programs
June 07, 2021
In what could be the beginning of a regulatory overhaul of several programs impacting students and borrowers, the Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) recently announced it will hold virtual public hearings on June 21, 23, and 24 to receive feedback on potential issues for future rulemaking sessions.
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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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The basics of what you need to know about financial aid
June 07, 2021
Anyone who has worked in financial aid for a few years knows when it comes to this industry, you learn something new every day.
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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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Borrowers should research Student Loan Forgiveness options
May 27, 2021
Student Loan Forgiveness is trending topic both online and in offline conversations.
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No time like the present to sign up for MappingXpress
May 27, 2021
You have probably heard us say this before, but it's true. . .an easy, secure way for your office to handle verification documents is through MappingXpress.
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Interest rates to rise for 2021-22 academic year
May 20, 2021
After having historically low interest rates for the 2020-21 academic year, the rates for 2021-22 will rise.
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Deadline extended for mandatory software upgrade
May 13, 2021
Schools that haven't yet updated their software they use to exchange data with Federal Student Aid have been given a grace period.
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Easing the pandemic impact on students
May 13, 2021
Higher education, no question, will be impacted by the pandemic for years to come.
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Online Counseling records provide valuable information
May 13, 2021
The purpose of student loan counseling requirements is two-fold: to educate borrowers and to receive updated contact information for the borrower.
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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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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.
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Contact information for Mapping Your Future
April 29, 2021
The Mapping Your Future staff are available to assist schools, students, and Sponsors with the variety of tools and services Mapping Your Future offers.
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How a campus tour can be critical to your college success
April 29, 2021
A key to a successful college experience for some students is being in the right environment.
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Mapping Your Future offers timely resources
April 29, 2021
The last year has underscored the need for online processes and resources.
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StudentAid.gov to be only site for students, parents to create federal financial login
April 23, 2021
To make StudentAid.gov a one-stop location for all federal financial aid functions, the Department of Education announced it will retire the previous website use for creating an FSA ID.
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Three things high school students should be doing now to prepare for their senior year
April 21, 2021
Senior year of high school is exciting, but the truth is - it can also be very overwhelming.
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Department of Education joins IRS in warning of phishing scam
April 15, 2021
The Department of Education is reminding financial aid professionals about identity thieves that are impersonating the Internal Revenue Service in a new phishing scam.
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Make MappingXpress an integral part of your verification processes
April 15, 2021
Collecting documents from students and parents securely and efficiently is key to the verification process.
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Borrowers warned about student loan scams in social media campaign
April 01, 2021
While a friendly April Fool’s joke can be amusing, it’s no fun to be fooled by student loan scams.
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Department to offer webinars on new distance education regulations
April 01, 2021
Since online education will likely be a part of higher education beyond the pandemic, it’s probably a good idea to learn about new distance education regulations to be implemented later this year.
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Goodbye to IFAP; Hello to FSA Partner Connect
April 01, 2021
I can’t say that I won’t miss the IFAP website.
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Join Mapping Your Future for Financial Literacy Month
April 01, 2021
Join Mapping Your Future in the Financial Literacy Month celebration of money management information, tips, and tools.
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Mapping Your Future offers a variety of financial literacy tools
April 01, 2021
April is financial literacy month.
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Why having more questions than answers can be a good thing - especially when it comes to planning for the future
April 01, 2021
High school or college students with a lot of questions about what career to pursue or what college to attend may be worried about getting the answers they need.
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April tasks for high school seniors
March 31, 2021
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Identity thieves target students, faculty, and staff
March 31, 2021
As if students and employees of higher education haven't had enough challenges this past year, now identify thieves are impersonating the Internal Revenue Service in a new phishing scam.
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Understanding what it means to be a dependent for financial aid
March 31, 2021
It is an important term in financial aid, but one that often creates a lot of confusion among students and parents.
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The secret of successful students
March 30, 2021
Students who do well in school know there?s a strategy that helps them make good grades, earn more awards, and, overall, enjoy the learning experience.
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COD improvements, outage planned for March 19-21
March 18, 2021
If you really don't want to work over the weekend, you have a good reason not to do so.
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Online Counseling sessions have an updated look
March 18, 2021
Mapping Your Future's Online Counseling sessions have a fresh look, just in time for spring.
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Preparing for the launch of FSA Partner Connect
March 18, 2021
Financial aid professionals who routinely go the Information for Financial Aid Professionals website to research regulations, review updates, or find training will have that routine shaken up somewhat with the launch of a new website later this month.
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Spring cleaning your social media accounts
March 18, 2021
Spring is known for a good time to do some cleaning, and your social media accounts are no exception.
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Verification of your financial aid application
March 18, 2021
You've completed all the paperwork, filled out the forms, and submitted everything by the deadline to apply for financial aid.