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Five things you'll need for a successful scholarship search
March 02, 2021
To find something, you first need to know what it is you are searching for and such is the case with scholarship searches.
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Tips for encouraging your students to complete the FAFSA
March 02, 2021
The number of students applying for financial aid this year is down 9.4 percent.
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Understanding college costs and the difference between tuition negotiation and professional judgment
March 02, 2021
Controlling the cost of higher education is an issue on the minds of many students and parents.
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Applying for federal financial aid will be different, but hopefully easier, in the future
March 01, 2021
Students attending college in the 2023-24 academic year will see a shorter, simpler form when applying for federal financial aid.
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March tasks for high school seniors
March 01, 2021
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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NASFAA launches new website to help college access and financial aid professionals
March 01, 2021
Even experts sometimes need to research information or double check the rules.
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Deadline extended for Department of Education mandatory software upgrade
February 18, 2021
Postsecondary institutions accessing federal Department of Education websites have been given a little more time to install a mandatory software upgrade.
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MappingXpress document collection total surpasses 750,000
February 18, 2021
Schools, students, and Sponsoring organizations continue to easily and securely exchanging documents with Mapping Your Future's MappingXpress service.
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New Guide available to help with upcoming verification process
February 18, 2021
The financial aid verification process is not easy and so it's good to know that the Department of Education guide to help financial aid professionals with the process.
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Important facts about the FSA ID
February 16, 2021
Students and parents should think of the FSA ID as the key that unlocks access to their federal financial aid.
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Financial aid professionals receive professional judgment reminder
February 04, 2021
Although financial aid professionals may not have needed the reminder, it's still good to see it again in writing that the Department of Education recognizes the increased need for professional judgement in determining financial aid for students.
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Mapping Your Future offers verification resources
February 04, 2021
Verification of FAFSA data is a big task for financial aid professionals.
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Recent webinar recordings available
February 04, 2021
Mapping Your Future recently hosted webinars for "Making it easy to collect needed documents from students" and "Strategies for helping your students make the most of scholarship applications."
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The tactic used by successful students to win more scholarships
February 04, 2021
Scholarships are sometimes called free money or gift aid.
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Celebrating school counselors today more than ever
February 02, 2021
School counselors have always been deserving of our thanks, but perhaps even more so this year.
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February tasks for high school seniors
February 02, 2021
It's just a few, busy months away from graduation now for high school seniors.
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Guide to Life after High School sessions given a fresh look
February 02, 2021
A fresh look can be energizing, especially in the middle of winter.
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How to succeed in high school
February 02, 2021
Successful high school students know that it isn't just one thing that has made them a success.
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2021-22 Verification worksheets released
January 21, 2021
Mapping Your Future recently released the 2021-22 verification worksheets provided to assist schools in collecting information they need from students to complete the verification process.
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Learning about verification at your own pace
January 21, 2021
Learning about financial aid verification can get very overwhelming very quickly, and that should make the Department of Education's new self-paced verification training course very appealing.
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More "Ability to Benefit" questions and more answers
January 21, 2021
As interest in career pathway programs has increased, so have the questions about federal financial aid for the programs.
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Deadline extension for mandatory software upgrade
January 07, 2021
Schools have been given a couple of extra months to comply with a mandatory upgrade to their Student Aid Internet Gateway software.
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Making it easy to collect needed documents from students webinar scheduled
January 06, 2021
Schools looking for a secure and easy way to collect documents from their students will want to attend this MappingXpress demo from Mapping Your Future.
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Four things to consider before taking classes at another school
January 05, 2021
Most college programs are designed so you can take all the necessary classes to graduate within four years.
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January tasks for high school seniors
January 05, 2021
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One simple question for the best college and career advice
January 05, 2021
You have the freedom to do what you want with your life and knowing that can be both a liberating gift and a heavy burden.
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Take the guesswork out of paying for college
January 05, 2021
When it comes to figuring out the cost of college, pencil-to-paper calculations can get very challenging very quickly.
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The difference between sticker price and what you will pay for college
January 05, 2021
One look at a college's sticker price and many students and their parents wonder how they will ever be able to afford higher education.
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Where do I start applying for financial aid?
January 05, 2021
If you are a high school senior or the parent of a senior, the next few months are important for applying for financial aid, such as scholarships, grants, and loans.
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Seeking your input for the scholarship applications webinar
January 04, 2021
Mapping Your Future needs your help with the upcoming "Strategies for making the most of scholarship applications" webinars, scheduled for February 2 and February 4, 2021.
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Happy Holidays from Mapping Your Future
December 17, 2020
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Mapping Your Future featured in the news
December 17, 2020
Students and parents experienced a lot of changes this year when it comes to planning for college and pursuing financial aid to help pay for that education.
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Understanding taxes webinar recording available
December 17, 2020
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 the impact of the pandemic and tax law changes.
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Upcoming holiday schedules
December 17, 2020
Despite my to-do list, a couple of brief snowfalls, and colder weather this week, I'm still not sure that reality has set in that Christmas is next week.
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Strategies for making the most of scholarship applications webinar scheduled for students, parents
December 15, 2020
When it comes to getting money for college, scholarships can be critical - especially if you or your family have been impacted financially by the pandemic.
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Updates continue on StudentAidPandemic.org site
December 15, 2020
The pandemic has changed so many aspects of our lives, and it is challenging to keep up with the updates for current college students and student loan borrowers.