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FAFSA webinar recording available
September 20, 2019
The 2020-21 FAFSA webinars for financial aid professionals and others were held September 12 and September 18.
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College students: Protect your identity
September 12, 2019
As a college student, you probably conduct a lot of your daily life online - ranging from attending classes and accepting financial aid to interacting on social media and managing your bank accounts.
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Department to reimburse institutions for Perkins Service Cancellations
September 12, 2019
Your institution may be getting some money back.
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Make MappingXpress an integral part of your verification processes
September 12, 2019
Collecting documents from students and parents securely and efficiently is key to the verification process.
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New financial aid education resource for administrators
September 12, 2019
The Information for Financial Aid Professionals website is great and all, but. . .there's a new resource that seems to be a lot more user friendly for those professionals who want to learn about financial aid.
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Do these three things for a great school year
September 04, 2019
It is like a gift yet to be opened.
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September tasks for high school seniors
September 04, 2019
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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New calculators help student loan borrowers manage repayment
August 29, 2019
Although it's somewhat unpredictable at this point, interest rates continue to be low enough that some student loan borrowers are considering refinancing their student loans to a lower interest rate.
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Preparing for Emergencies: Important Papers & Disaster Readiness webinar scheduled for September 12
August 28, 2019
Powered by Money Management International, Mapping Your Future offers free webinars to anyone interested in learning more about a variety of financial wellness topics.
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September 30 deadline for schools in Missouri to join the Membership Program
August 28, 2019
Mapping Your Future's Membership Program will be implemented Tuesday, October 1 for schools in Missouri.
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"Understanding Military Education Benefits - Three Perspectives" webinar recording available
August 20, 2019
In the August 15th webinar, "Understanding Military Education Benefits - Three Perspectives," panelists provided information and insight on educational benefits for veterans.
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Educate students with Private Loan Counseling
August 15, 2019
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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Mapping Your Future offers free career planning information, resources
August 15, 2019
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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The key to completing the FISAP
August 15, 2019
Department of Education offers online training for financial aid professionals.
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Upcoming Transition of FSAdownload Content and Financial Partners Portal to IFAP Website
August 15, 2019
It may be a change - but one that is for the better.
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August tasks for high school seniors
August 01, 2019
Starting your senior year is an exciting time.
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Increase your knowledge in the fundamentals of financial aid administration
August 01, 2019
Now is the opportunity to take your career to the next level by completing the Fundamentals of Federal Student Aid Administration workshop.
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Answering student and parent questions about the 2020-21 FAFSA
July 31, 2019
For many students, the first step to getting money for college is completing the FAFSA.
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How one little habit can mean huge success in college
July 31, 2019
It only takes a few minutes a couple of times a day, but it can mean the difference between success and failure.
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"Understanding Military Education Benefits - Three Perspectives" webinar scheduled for August 15
July 30, 2019
Assistance with education costs are a valuable benefit for those serving in the military.
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2020-21 FAFSA training available for financial aid professionals and others helping students and parents complete the FAFSA
July 30, 2019
Financial aid professionals or counselors helping students with the FAFSA or managing the verification process should be aware of changes to the 2020-21 FAFSA.
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Department clarifies process for checking on high school completion
July 29, 2019
Financial aid professionals checking on the validity of a high school diploma have some authority to go beyond the process outlined in regulations.
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Why your college may ask for a tax transcript and how to get one
July 29, 2019
Just when you think you have completed all the financial aid applications, your college financial aid office notifies you they need a tax transcript.
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Mapping Your Future turns 23 this summer
July 18, 2019
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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Updated Online Counseling instructional flyers now available
July 17, 2019
Online Counseling instructional flyers are available for the 22 different counseling types and in PDF format.
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More time to apply and more information on Federal Work Study Experiment
July 03, 2019
If you thought you were going to have to work over the July 4 holiday weekend to finish your school's application to participate in the Department of Education's Federal Work Study Experiment, we have some good news.
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The one skill you will need for success and happiness
July 02, 2019
If you are reading this article, you already possess the skill for success and happiness - the ability to read.
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Three ways to boost your academic performance
July 02, 2019
Doing well in school is not just about staying up late every night and studying.
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July tasks for high school seniors
June 28, 2019
During your senior year, you finalized your college choice.
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Living on your own and preparing for emergencies webinars scheduled
June 27, 2019
Powered by Money Management International, Mapping Your Future offers free webinars to anyone interested in learning more on topics such as setting goals, living on your own, and preparing for emergencies.