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Thank you
November 23, 2021
If it weren't for the kindness of friends and strangers, I am not sure where I would be.
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The where and how of a successful scholarship search
November 15, 2021
If you are looking for scholarships to help you play for college, there are a lot available.
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Department clarifies guidance for treatment of name, image, and likeness compensation in the awarding of financial aid
November 11, 2021
Although it may not be an issue for too many students, nonetheless, compensation for a student's name, image, and likeness could cause some confusion when awarding federal financial aid.
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Thanking veterans
November 11, 2021
The pursuit of an education is a precious freedom.
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Tool helps veterans estimate educational benefits
November 11, 2021
It may be impossible to repay the sacrifice of our veterans, but one attempt is taxpayer-supported educational benefits.
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"Understanding taxes - The basics and beyond" webinar scheduled
November 10, 2021
As a financial aid professional, you already face many challenges in reviewing tax documents of students and parents in the verification process.
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Two important reasons for the Student Aid Report
November 09, 2021
Compared to the financial aid offer, the SAR may seem like an unimportant document when it comes to getting funding for college.
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November tasks for high school seniors
November 02, 2021
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Troubleshooting the FAFSA's IRS Data Retrieval Tool
November 02, 2021
Applying for financial aid is easy when you use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool – unless the tool doesn't work for you.
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Mapping Your Future third-party servicer reminders
October 28, 2021
Completing forms and paperwork is a necessary part of a financial aid administrator's job.
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MappingXpress could be the key to improving your document collection process
October 28, 2021
An easy, secure way for your office, and other offices on campus, to handle documents collected from students is through MappingXpress.
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Steps to repayment flyer updated
October 28, 2021
With student loan repayment set to begin February 1, your former students may be asking for guidance.
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These numbers have a huge impact on your financial aid offer
October 28, 2021
Whether you love or hate math problems, figuring out the amount of money you?ll need for college can be overwhelming.
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FAFSA webinar materials available
October 13, 2021
The 2022-23 FAFSA webinars have concluded and the webinar materials are now available.
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Mapping Your Future planned site outage the weekend of October 15-17
October 08, 2021
Mapping Your Future is preparing for future enhancements to its site. As a part of that process, we plan to do upgrades and maintenance the weekend of October 15-17.
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PSLF Program overhaul and webinar opportunity for financial aid professionals
October 08, 2021
To help financial aid professionals learn more about the temporary changes to the PSLF Program, TISLA is hosting an "Explaining the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waivers: For Professionals" webinar on October 11.
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2022-23 FAFSA form now available
October 01, 2021
A great way to kick off the weekend is to apply for financial aid.
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October tasks for high school seniors
October 01, 2021
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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2022-23 FAFSA filers with unemployment income may see impact to financial aid eligibility
September 30, 2021
Some students and parents who received unemployment income in 2020 could see an incorrect reduction in their eligibility for need-based aid for the 2022-23 academic year.
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FAFSA webinar recordings available
September 30, 2021
Completing the FAFSA is an important task for students and families.
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The latest trend
September 30, 2021
It's a downward trend, and that's a good thing.
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What it's all about
September 16, 2021
It's about people.
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Offices closed on September 6 for Labor Day
September 02, 2021
As with last year, since Labor Day falls pretty late on the calendar, it has been harder to realize that it is already September.
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Let Guide to Life after High School help prepare your students this school year
September 01, 2021
Mapping Your Future offers several free online programs to help both schools and students stay on track when planning for education beyond high school.
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Mapping Your Future turns 25
September 01, 2021
Mapping Your Future is now older than many college students.
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September tasks for high school seniors
September 01, 2021
The college preparation that takes place during your senior year is filled with a lot of details and paperwork.
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Strategies for students (and parents) when money for college runs short
September 01, 2021
With the fall semester getting underway, most students have their minds on attending classes and getting good grades – and hopefully not on paying their tuition bill.