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Mapping Your Future's 2019 best-read list
January 09, 2020
The books people buy often say a lot about what topics are trending.
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What you need to know about the new StudentAid.gov website
January 09, 2020
The financial aid community received a gift over the holidays - an enhanced StudentAid.gov website.
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Can you be trusted?
January 07, 2020
If you have ever had someone betray your trust, then you know how important it is for you to be a trustworthy person.
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Four tips to avoid missing scholarship deadlines
January 07, 2020
If you don't meet the deadline, you won't qualify.
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Key differences between internships, apprenticeships, work-study and part-time jobs
January 07, 2020
Add some on-the-job experience to your education and you are positioning yourself for a successful career.
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Where do I start applying for financial aid?
January 07, 2020
If you are a high school senior or the parent of a senior, the next few months can be crucial to applying for financial aid, such as scholarships, grants, and loans.
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January tasks for high school seniors
January 01, 2020
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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Mapping Your Future 2020 holiday calendar
January 01, 2020
At Mapping Your Future, we look forward to working with students, families, schools, our Sponsors, and others in 2020.
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Federal education websites to consolidate this weekend
December 19, 2019
While many of will be celebrating the holidays this weekend, it will be moving weekend for some of the Department of Education websites.
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Understanding taxes - The basics and beyond webinar recording available
December 19, 2019
As a financial aid professional, you already face many challenges in reviewing tax documents of students and parents in the verification process, and this year those challenges may increase due to tax law changes implemented in 2018.
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2020-21 Verification worksheets released
December 12, 2019
Mapping Your Future recently released the 2020-21 verification worksheets provided to assist Member schools and schools in Sponsored states in collecting information they need from students to complete the verification process.
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Resources for reviewing tax forms
December 05, 2019
Although financial aid professionals aren't expected to be tax experts, those working with verification documents need to be familiar with tax forms.
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December tasks for high school seniors
December 03, 2019
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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Five facts everyone should know about parent student loans
December 03, 2019
Numerous studies reveal that the influence of parents on a child's academic success is critical.
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Paying for college - it's about more than the tuition
December 03, 2019
The cost of college and how to pay for it is a big concern for many students and parents.
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Strategies for making the most of scholarship applications webinar scheduled for students, parents
December 03, 2019
When it comes to applying for scholarships, you may be overwhelmed, not sure where to look, or feel it's not worth the effort.
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Support Mapping Your Future while shopping online
December 03, 2019
While shopping online for the holidays, you can support Mapping Your Future by shopping through the AmazonSmile program.
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Working and budgeting in the gig economy
December 03, 2019
A steady job with a paycheck and benefits may not be a part of the future for some people, and that is just the way they want it.
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High school students: Protect your identity
December 01, 2019
As a high school student, you probably already conduct a lot of your daily life online.
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Update issues
November 18, 2019
The Department of Education is asking EDExpress users to avoid some of the recent Microsoft Office updates - at least temporarily.
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New calculators help student loan borrowers manage repayment
November 07, 2019
Anyone considering refinancing their student loans should determine how a refinance will impact their repayment.
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"Understanding taxes - The basics and beyond" webinar scheduled
November 06, 2019
As a financial aid professional, you already face many challenges in reviewing tax documents of students and parents in the verification process, and this year those challenges may increase due to tax law changes implemented in 2018.
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Every college student needs this important skill
November 04, 2019
It is probably one of the most important skills needed for college.
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Guide to Life after High School reinforces discussions about planning, paying for college
November 04, 2019
Students can benefit from learning in a variety of formats.
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Mapping Your Future protects visitors' privacy
November 04, 2019
Mapping Your Future respects the privacy of its website visitors, and actively follows its privacy policy.
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Four questions to answer before enrolling in study abroad
November 02, 2019
One of the great things about education after high school is all the opportunities for new experiences and challenges.
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November tasks for high school seniors
November 01, 2019
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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Why grades are important in college
November 01, 2019
It is rare that anyone wants to know my scores in college.
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Access restored to most, but not all, after Federal Student Aid system changes
October 24, 2019
The Department of Education has restored access to Federal Student Aid systems for nearly every financial aid professional after inadvertently removing the access recently.
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Enhance your financial wellness with free webinars offered by Money Management International
October 24, 2019
To manage your personal finances successfully, you need an understanding of important financial tools and techniques.
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Many borrowers have grace periods ending soon
October 24, 2019
Spring 2019 graduates and students that dropped below half-time status are going to enter repayment soon.
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New materials for your financial aid nights
October 23, 2019
It's time to update your financial aid event presentations.