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2019-20 FAFSA worksheet, other materials available soon
September 20, 2018
With the debut of the 2019-20 Free Application for Federal Student Aid expected on Oct. 1, some of the materials and resources that accompany that FAFSA will be available in late September.
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FAFSA webinar recording available
September 20, 2018
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Presentation lifts the curtain on myStudentAid mobile app
September 20, 2018
If you are interested in seeing the new myStudentAid mobile app, released by the Department of Education a few weeks ago, but didn't have an FSA ID to log in, there's now a presentation to help with that.
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Secure your document collection processes to protect your students, school
September 20, 2018
Data security is, without a doubt, important to your college or university, maybe today more than ever.
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The greatest benefit of education that you may not expect
September 06, 2018
When you decided to pursue higher education, you probably did so with specific goals in mind.
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Friendly reminders about upcoming federal deadlines
September 05, 2018
That moment you realize that you submitted the form on time. . . but forgot to sign it.
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High school students: Protect your identity
September 05, 2018
As a high school student, you probably conduct a lot of your daily life online.
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College students: Protect your identity and your financial aid
September 04, 2018
As a college student, you probably conduct a lot of your daily life online.
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September tasks for high school seniors
September 01, 2018
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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Do these three things for a great school year
August 23, 2018
It is like a gift yet to be opened.
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Get your copy now of the updated EFC Guide
August 23, 2018
The anxiously awaited 2019-2020 Expected Family Contribution Formula Guide was released this week by the Department of Education.
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Don't forget this important document when applying for federal financial aid
August 22, 2018
If you will be completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the first time soon, there are few things you should know about providing income information, including the need to have 2016 income tax returns with you when you complete the form.
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Last call for orders of Federal Student Aid printed materials
August 09, 2018
If you think you may need any printed materials from the Office of Federal Student Aid, now is the time to place the order.
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Looking forward to cooler weather. . . and some deadlines
August 09, 2018
Fall will be here before we know it, and if you are suffering from the summer heat, October can't come soon enough.
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One thing you must understand before entering higher education
August 07, 2018
After all the applications, essays, reference letters, and forms, you are finally ready to enter higher education and prepare for your future career.
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Mapping Your Future planned site outage the weekend of August 17-19
August 01, 2018
Mapping Your Future is preparing for future enhancements to its site.
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Answering student and parent questions about the 2019-20 FAFSA
July 30, 2018
For many students, the first step to getting money for college is completing the FAFSA.
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August tasks for high school seniors
July 30, 2018
Starting your senior year is an exciting time.
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Mapping Your Future offers free career planning information, resources
July 30, 2018
Now that summer is winding down and vacations may soon be over, it's back-to-school or back-to-work for many people.
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Moving forward with a mobile FAFSA
July 26, 2018
Don't complete the FAFSA and drive.
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Four things you should know about your student loan
July 25, 2018
A student loan is an important investment in yourself.
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Mapping Your Future's Private Loan counseling educates students
July 25, 2018
Private student loans can be an option for those students who have unmet financial need after they have exhausted all other financial resources.
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Enhance your financial wellness with free webinars offered by Money Management International
July 24, 2018
To manage your personal finances successfully, you need an understanding of important financial tools and techniques.
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2019-20 FAFSA training available for financial aid professionals and others helping students and parents complete the FAFSA
July 20, 2018
Financial aid professionals or counselors helping students with the FAFSA or managing the verification process should be aware of changes to the 2019-20 FAFSA.
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Learning more about Financial Solutions, a consumer financial wellness product
July 12, 2018
A one-size approach to financial literacy doesn't fit all.
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Preparing for the worst - managing disaster relief programs
July 12, 2018
In times of disaster, it helps to have your burden lifted.
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Mapping Your Future turns 22 this summer
July 11, 2018
Since Mapping Your Future debuted online on September 1, 1996, we've seen a lot of websites come and go - both within the financial aid industry and outside of our industry.
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Educating students and parents about student loans
July 02, 2018
Student loans are sometimes a difficult issue for students and parents to discuss.
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Guide to Life after High School available to help combat summer learning loss
July 02, 2018
Experts estimate the average student loses one month of academic skill and knowledge over the course of their summer vacation.
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Important things for high school students to do this summer
July 02, 2018
You might say when it comes to summer, my eyes are bigger than my schedule.
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Financial aid is one of the tools that makes higher education possible
July 01, 2018
Financial aid is one of the tools that makes higher education possible for many students.
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July tasks for high school seniors
July 01, 2018
During your senior year, you finalized your college choice.
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Helping students know their student loan interest rates
June 28, 2018
Students seeking a college education might think interest rates are just a small part of financing an education.
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MappingXpress document collection service surpasses 400,000 documents
June 28, 2018
Schools, students, and Sponsoring organizations are easily and securely exchanging documents with Mapping Your Future's MappingXpress service.
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Support Mapping Your Future while shopping online this summer
June 28, 2018
While shopping online this summer, such as for vacation or back-to-school items, you can support Mapping Your Future by shopping through the AmazonSmile program.
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Tips to help pay the cost of college
June 28, 2018
According to the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, the average in-state cost of attendance at a four-year public institution in the 2016-17 year was $23,705.