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Tip of the Week – March 25, 2026
Mapping Your Future hosts scholarship strategies webinar – recording now available Scholarships can sometimes mean…
Closeout deadline for 2024-25 Direct Loan Program year
By Marlene Seeklander Schools that have not yet closed out their 2024-25 Direct Loan Program year…
2026 FSA Training Conference session recordings now available
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals and other industry partners who were unable to attend the…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – March 19, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 6 Number of student loan borrowers in default…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – March 5, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 5 Three factors for measuring an education’s return…
Early Awareness E-News – March 2026
Early Awareness E-News March 2026Vol. 18 – Issue 3 Keys to a successful scholarship strategy…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – February 19, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 4 Draft 2027-28 FAFSA application materials available for…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – February 5, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 3 A month that could change a life…
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February tasks for high school seniors
By Catherine Mueller It’s just a few, busy months away from graduation for high school seniors….
Department publishes information to assist schools with reconciling financial aid programs
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals looking for a little more guidance on reconciling federal financial…
2025-26 FSA Handbook Volume 5 – Withdrawals and the Return of Title IV Funds – now available
By Marlene Seeklander The latest volume of the 2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook has just been released…
Tip of the Week – January 28, 2026
Tip of the Week Weathering the storm Weather, particularly in the winter, can often be…
Deadline approaching for 2026-27 Underuse Penalty Waiver for the Campus-Based Programs
By Marlene Seeklander Schools facing a reduction in their campus-based funding due to underuse have just…
Notice of Intent to establish Negotiated Rulemaking Committee
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the…