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Strategies for making the most of scholarship applications webinar recording available
February 11, 2020
The Strategies for making the most of scholarship applications webinar addressed tips and techniques for applying for scholarships.
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Use Mapping Your Future verification resources
February 06, 2020
Verification of FAFSA data is a big task for financial aid professionals.
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Support Mapping Your Future while shopping online
February 05, 2020
While shopping online, you can support Mapping Your Future by shopping through the AmazonSmile program.
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Taking credit for going to college
February 05, 2020
If you are a college student, there is more than one way to get credit for your studies.
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A tax benefit that is in your interest
February 04, 2020
The sting of paying interest on student loans can be eased somewhat if you are able to claim on deduction on your income tax return.
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Celebrating school counselors
February 04, 2020
It's not said often enough but school counselors are deserving of our thanks, and one step in showing that appreciation happens in February.
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February tasks for high school seniors
February 04, 2020
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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Funding students in need with campus-based programs
February 04, 2020
Since it impacts how many students can receive assistance, understanding future funding levels for campus-based programs is critical for many institutions.
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Strategies for making the most of scholarship applications webinar scheduled for students, parents
January 27, 2020
A third webinar session added for February 6.
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Enhance your financial wellness with free "Let's Talk: Couples and Money" webinar
January 23, 2020
Money Management International and Mapping Your Future offer a free webinar to anyone interested in learning more about making joint financial decisions.
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Let MappingXpress help with your new year goals
January 23, 2020
With a new calendar year and the 2020-21 FAFSA verification year upon us, MappingXpress can help your office meet your goals by streamlining the document collection process.
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Share this budgeting lesson with your students
January 23, 2020
Budgeting seems pretty simple - write down all your income and expenses.
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The benefits of being a curious student
January 23, 2020
If you've ever fallen victim to those click-bait headlines on a website, don't feel too bad.
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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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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.