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Tentative 2026–27 Funding Levels available for Campus-Based Programs
By Marlene Seeklander Although funding amounts have not yet been determined, the Department of Education has…
Early Awareness E-News – February 2026
Early Awareness E-News February 2026Vol. 18 – Issue 2 Pell Grant award amounts remain flat…
What current college students need to know about the FAFSA
By Marlene Seeklander Completing the FAFSA isn’t a “one and done” deal for college students. Although…
Early Awareness E-News – February 2026
Early Awareness E-News February 2026Vol. 18 – Issue 2 Pell Grant award amounts remain flat…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – January 22, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 2 Registration for the 2026 FSA Training Conference…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – January 8, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 1 FSA offers “Mid-year Transfer Students” learning track…
Early Awareness E-News – January 2026
Early Awareness E-News January 2026Vol. 18 – Issue 1 Historic milestone reached in FAFSA completions…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – December 18, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 25 Students completing the FAFSA to be notified…
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Acceptable identity verification methods
By Marlene Seeklander Identity theft is a problem worldwide creating high costs and damaging reputations for companies, organizations, and even higher education institutions. Last…
Tip of the Week – January 21, 2026
Tip of the Week Change of plans “Life is short, see as much art as…
Department issues updated signature requirements for the Program Participation Agreement
By Marlene Seeklander In response to a legal challenge, the Department of Education revised the requirements…
Direct vs. indirect costs for college
By Marlene Seeklander When planning to pay for college, students and parents need to consider both…
Department delays collections on student loans
By Catherine Mueller Borrowers, who have defaulted on the federal student loans, received a temporary reprieve…
Registration for the 2026 FSA Training Conference requires action by January 23
By Marlene Seeklander Schools interested in attending the upcoming Federal Student Aid (FSA) Conference need to…