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2024 Virtual FSA Training Conference registration now open
By Marlene Seeklander Of all the tasks on your to-do list, registering for the annual virtual…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – October 3, 2024
Higher Ed News Vol. 16 – Issue 21 Students can complete the 2025-26 FAFSA in…
Early Awareness E-News – October 2024
Early Awareness E-News October 2024Vol. 16 – Issue 10 Students can complete the 2025-26 FAFSA…
National network formed to support student attendance and engagement strategies
By Catherine Mueller The U.S. Department of Education invites school districts to join the Student…
A hand up
By Catherine Mueller Hardly anyone gets through college without help from someone else. That help often…
Tip of the Week – October 2, 2024
Tip of the Week A hand up Hardly anyone gets through college without help from…
Important deadline coming up for October 26 ACT test date
By Catherine Mueller In addition to studying, students have some other important things to do to…
Five tips to complete this important FAFSA first step
By Catherine Mueller Although students and parents won’t be able to apply for financial aid until…
October tasks for high school seniors
By Catherine Mueller During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice. This year is…
Colleges reminded about what constitutes misrepresentation to students
By Marlene Seeklander Colleges that cross the line from communicating the value of their programs…
Secretary of Education letter on improving the FAFSA experience
By Marlene Seeklander In an effort to improve communication with schools and colleges, the Department of…
2024-25 award year deadline dates announced
By Marlene Seeklander When it comes to the administration of federal financial aid programs, deadlines…
FY 2021 national default rate briefing released
By Marlene Seeklander Impacted by the pandemic pause on student loan repayments, the national student…
Tip of the Week – September 25, 2024
Tip of the Week The impact through the years A long-time family friend recently turned…
Students can complete the 2025-26 FAFSA in December
By Catherine Mueller Students seeking financial aid for the 2025-26 academic year should plan to complete…