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Counselors have important role in navigating 2024-25 FAFSA
March 14, 2024
School counselors are essential to helping students access financial aid for college, according to a February 6 article on the Brookings Institution website.
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Jobs requiring bachelor's degrees expected to increase the fastest in the next decade
March 13, 2024
Jobs that require a bachelor's degree are expected to grow faster than average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics.
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Contributing to a student's FAFSA - what to do when the invite isn't received
March 01, 2024
Sure, sometimes high school students don't want to invite their parents to something, but in the case of the FAFSA, most students need to invite their parents.
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Mapping Your Future offers free career planning information, resources
March 01, 2024
Career planning happens year-round but special attention was paid to the topic in February, which was Career and Technical Education month.
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Three reasons a FAFSA filer won't need to report assets
March 01, 2024
The asset information required and who has to report assets will change beginning with the 2024-25 FAFSA.
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Days like this
February 29, 2024
Something that comes along only every four years deserves some recognition.
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March tasks for high school seniors
February 29, 2024
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Six things you should check on your FAFSA Submission Summary
February 26, 2024
It may be a few weeks before you see your 2024-25 FAFSA Submission Summary, but it's not too early to learn a little more about this important financial aid document.
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Important steps to try before deleting a 2024-25 FAFSA
February 23, 2024
When all else fails, sometimes it's best to just best to start over but not give up.
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"What financial aid professionals should know about student loan repayment plans" webinar scheduled
February 15, 2024
Student loan repayment plans, including the new SAVE plan, are on that long list of things for financial aid professionals to know and share with student borrowers.
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Reminder about President's Day holiday closings
February 15, 2024
The Department of Education is among the federal offices closed on Monday, February 19 in observance of Washington's Birthday, also known as the President's Day federal holiday.
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Helping students with 2024-25 FAFSA are top concern of financial aid professionals
February 14, 2024
Of all the worries about the 2024-25 FAFSA, financial aid professionals are most concerned about the problems encountered by students trying to complete the form.
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Celebrating National School Counseling Week February 5-9
February 01, 2024
A week-long celebration of school counseling is much deserved but almost too short – considering how much school counselors assist students and families throughout the entire year.
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Four components of a good college financial plan
February 01, 2024
It is understandable - that overwhelmed feeling you get when thinking about how to pay for college.
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Important questions to ask yourself before applying for a scholarship
February 01, 2024
Students should apply for as many scholarships as possible.
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The real reason admission and scholarship essays are so hard to write
February 01, 2024
It's not that you don't want to write the essay.
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February tasks for high school seniors
January 31, 2024
It's just a few, busy months away from graduation for high school seniors.
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Strategies for making the most of scholarship applications webinar recording available
January 31, 2024
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Soft launch of FAFSA has some rough spots
January 18, 2024
The 2024-25 FAFSA is now available, and while it will eventually be easier for many to complete, some students and parents have encountered errors or faced a roadblock.
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Understanding taxes webinar recording available
January 18, 2024
Financial aid is in the midst of some of the most dramatic changes in the industry in decades.
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New "In Review" Status for FAFSA
January 15, 2024
There's a new status for students who have successfully submitted their 2024-25 FAFSA.
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The key to receiving financial aid – your FSA ID
January 15, 2024
An FSA ID is the first step to receiving money for college and it's critical to many actions related to federal financial aid.
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What to know about the 2024-25 FAFSA
January 12, 2024
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Changes have been made to FAFSA
January 08, 2024
Here's what you should know. - Interview with News 12 New York
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New financial aid terms to add to your vocabulary
January 04, 2024
With the release of the new 2024-25 FAFSA, our vocabulary is being expanded.
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Five reasons to look forward to the end of holiday break
January 03, 2024
After a long (and hopefully fun and relaxing) holiday break, it may be a little challenging to get back to school and work.
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2024-25 FAFSA available, but students shouldn't rush to complete it
January 02, 2024
The 2024-25 FAFSA is now available, and although many students and parents anxiously awaited its release, they may want to wait a little bit longer to attempt completing it.
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January tasks for high school seniors
January 01, 2024