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Boost your life-long financial success by doing this now
May 03, 2022
The secret to financial success isn’t having more money. Instead, the secret is in how you manage what money you do have.
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How a campus tour can be critical to your college success
May 03, 2022
A key to a successful college experience for some students is being in the right environment.
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Is it too late to complete the FAFSA?
May 03, 2022
Maybe you have put off completing the FAFSA, the federal student aid application, because, after all, you have a million other things to do.
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Three things high school students should be doing now to prepare for their senior year
May 03, 2022
Senior year of high school is exciting, but the truth is - it can also be very overwhelming.
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Knowing what to pack for college
May 02, 2022
If you plan to live in a dorm for the fall semester, you can start preparing now by knowing what you plan to take with you.
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May tasks for high school seniors
May 02, 2022
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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Six essential skills for new college students
May 02, 2022
Soon-to-be college students have the expectation of learning a lot in college, and rightfully so.
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Doing something important
April 21, 2022
For me, it was being told I was needed that made the difference.
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Direct Loan exit materials recently updated
April 07, 2022
Mapping Your Future is in the process of updating various exit counseling materials.
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Steps to repayment flyer updated
April 07, 2022
With student loan repayment set to begin September 1, your former students may be asking for guidance.
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Money well spent
April 06, 2022
Spending money on travel is something I usually don't regret.
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April tasks for high school seniors
April 01, 2022
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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Mapping Your Future offers a variety of financial literacy tools
April 01, 2022
Current economic conditions, including concerns over inflation, underscore the need for good financial management skills.
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Surviving the unexpected
April 01, 2022
You've probably seen the viral video.
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Updates on StudentAid.gov to help students and parents
April 01, 2022
The U.S. Department of Education this week made additional updates to StudentAid.gov designed to improve the information and tools available to students and parents.
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Steps to evaluate a financial aid offer
March 17, 2022
Once a student has been admitted to a college, the question that often follows for both the student and the parents is how will we pay for it?
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Successful students do this one thing
March 16, 2022
Successful students often do a lot of the right things to accomplish their educational goals but there's one thing they all do.
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Department issues draft student loan default rates
March 03, 2022
Although the student loan payment waivers likely are having a positive impact, student loan default rates are still a concern and may be a bigger concern once the waivers end on May 1, 2022.
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FAFSA completion – A big step followed by some smaller steps
March 01, 2022
Completing the FAFSA is a big accomplishment.
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Four traits of a great leader
March 01, 2022
It could start a philosophical debate.
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March tasks for high school seniors
March 01, 2022
As your senior year gets closer to winding down, make sure to complete the necessary admission applications, scholarship essays, and financial aid information.
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Tips for encouraging your students to complete the FAFSA
March 01, 2022
The number of students applying for financial aid this year is up slightly with a 1.7 percent increase nationally when compared to the same period last year.
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Why your college may ask for a tax transcript and how to get one
March 01, 2022
Just when you think you have completed all the financial aid applications, your college financial aid office notifies you they need an IRS tax transcript.
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Five reasons to pursue scholarships even if you aren't a high school senior yet
February 28, 2022
It's never too early to begin your search for college scholarships.
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Celebrating America Saves Week
February 17, 2022
Saving money is important for so many reasons and stages of life.
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Important facts about the FSA ID
February 17, 2022
Students and parents should think of the FSA ID as the key that unlocks access to their federal financial aid.