Newsroom
Our features and services
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
July tasks for high school seniors
June 28, 2019
During your senior year, you finalized your college choice.
-
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.
-
Correcting NSLDS enrollment data
June 20, 2019
Sometimes knowing how to fix something is almost as important as knowing how to create something in the first place.
-
Displaying your accomplishments
June 20, 2019
Summer is a good time to get caught up on projects that are harder to find time for during the school year.
-
Setting Goals & Priorities webinar scheduled for July 11
June 20, 2019
Powered by Money Management International, Mapping Your Future offers free webinars to anyone interested in learning more about retiring strong, home ownership, and setting goals and priorities.
-
Summer break time
June 20, 2019
Even though we may be all about financial aid, we still need to take a break away from it occasionally.
-
Tips to help pay the cost of college
June 20, 2019
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 2017-18 year was $24,300.
-
Department of Education readies system for new origination fees
June 06, 2019
Students and parents will see slightly lower loan origination fees on loans disbursed this fall, and now the Department of Education has made it possible for schools to process loans with those new fees.
-
Helping students know their student loan interest rates
June 05, 2019
Students seeking a college education might think interest rates are just a small part of financing an education.
-
Mapping Your Future's calculators can be integrated, customized
June 05, 2019
Mapping Your Future's calculators enable students, parents, and others to manage their money and student loans.
-
Printable Direct PLUS Loan Guide for parents updated
June 05, 2019
Although there is no parent PLUS Loan counseling requirement, Mapping Your Future has long-offered information on Parent PLUS Loans on the site.
-
Starting to prepare for the fall semester
June 05, 2019
Now that May is over, it's time to think about the fall semester.
-
Summer job? Congratulations and a reminder about some new responsibilities
June 05, 2019
If you have your first-ever summer job this year, you've achieved a significant milestone.
-
This one FAFSA question you should always answer with a yes
June 05, 2019
Applying for federal financial aid has gotten easier in recent years, and you can make it even easier for yourself by preparing ahead to answer the questions on the FAFSA.
-
Tips to encourage students to complete the FAFSA
June 05, 2019
Students who complete the FAFSA are more likely to enroll and graduate in college, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
-
June tasks for high school seniors
June 04, 2019
During your senior year, you finalized your college choice.
-
Department issues invite to participate in Second Chance Pell
May 23, 2019
It is a second chance for your school to participate in the Second Chance Pell Experiment.
-
Drop in interest rates on student loans
May 23, 2019
Interest rates on federal student loans will decrease for the next academic year.
-
Let MappingXpress boost the security of your verification process
May 23, 2019
Collecting documents from students and parents securely and efficiently is key to the verification process.
-
New opportunities for workstudy experiences
May 23, 2019
Students may have new opportunities for a broader range of work experiences under an experimental program announced earlier this week by the Department of Education.
-
Online Counseling records provide valuable information
May 22, 2019
The purpose of student loan counseling requirements is two-fold: to educate borrowers and to receive updated contact information for the borrower.
-
Decrease your school's default rate with a variety of default prevention tools
May 09, 2019
Mapping Your Future provides a wide variety of tools that your school can incorporate into your default prevention plan.
-
No time like the present to sign up for MappingXpress
May 09, 2019
An easy, secure way for your office to handle verification documents is through MappingXpress, which you can use for free if you are in a Sponsored state or at a low cost if your state is not currently sponsored in the Membership Program.
-
Perkins information released by the Department
May 09, 2019
Although the Perkins program is winding down, the Department of Education is releasing some new information.
-
Reminder about Direct Loan Program year closeout date
May 09, 2019
No pressure, but the Department of Education is reminding schools about the record submission due date for 2017-18.
-
Knowing the code is key to financial aid
May 01, 2019
Higher Education institutions all have names -- sometimes a reflection of the institution's location or history.
-
Financial literacy tips provided throughout the month of April
April 30, 2019
Throughout the month of April, Mapping Your Future offered the following tips highlighting some of the money management tools and applications offered on the website.
-
Knowing what to pack for college
April 30, 2019
Packing for college is an exciting time, but it can be challenging to know where to start with your packing list.
-
May tasks for high school seniors
April 30, 2019
As your senior year winds down, don't let yourself become distracted by solely focusing on celebrating graduation – stay focused and finish your high school career strong.
-
The ABCs of being a good student
April 30, 2019
The ABC's aren't just for younger students.
-
Exit counseling resources available
April 25, 2019
You know your students and how to best reach them with important information.
-
New rates for HEAL borrowers
April 25, 2019
Although students have not received HEAL Loans for quite some time, there are still borrowers (maybe some of your alumni) that are repaying the loans.
-
New reports provides insight into federal financial aid programs
April 25, 2019
The amount of outstanding federal student loan debt is now at $1.45 trillion and is increasing at a rate of about 5.2 percent, according to reports released last week by the Department of Education.
-
Verification webinar recording available
April 24, 2019
In the April 23 Mapping Your Future webinar, "Verification: Dealing with the top issues for 2019-20," financial aid professionals described how their schools are managing the verification process.