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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – August 20, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 17 Online training available for completing the 2027-28…
Schools identifying as public institutions must maintain documentation
By Marlene Seeklander Schools that identify as public institutions for purposes of the federal student aid…
COD system peak processing reminders for 2026-27 award year
By Marlene Seeklander As schools are ramping up for the start of another academic year, the…
Tip of the Week – August 19, 2026
Tip of the Week A higher education battle It seemed like all hope was lost….
Department publishes additional materials for the 2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook
By Catherine Mueller Financial aid professionals can now access supporting materials for the 2026–27 Federal Student…
Online training available for completing the 2027-28 FISAP
By Marlene Seeklander In addition to many responsibilities, financial aid professionals have an important responsibility coming…
Guidance released on FVT/GE Data Reporting and STATS early implementation
By Marlene Seeklander Institutions now have guidance from the Department of Education about the Financial Value…
Report of foreign involvement in U.S. higher education further delayed
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education has once again pushed back its planned publication of…
Tip of the Week – August 12, 2026
Tip of the Week What can you withstand? Growing up in the Ozarks and now…
2027-28 FAFSA beta testing phase one launched
By Marlene Seeklander Students in a handful of select locations could have the opportunity to complete…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – August 6, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 16 Federal Student Aid fraud alert from U.S….
Federal Perkins Loan Servicer change announced
By Marlene Seeklander Schools with Federal Perkins Loan portfolios that they are assigning to the Department…
2026-27 FSA Handbook now includes Pell Grant information
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals can now access a key volume of the 2026-27 Federal…
FSA announces new regulations training series for August 2026
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals may get answers to the many questions about implementation of…
Tip of the Week – August 5, 2026
Tip of the Week Future Focus on Financial Aid I was far away from any shore,…
