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Preparing for the 2026-27 FAFSA
By Marlene Seeklander There’s nothing like being prepared to make something a little easier and less…
Tip of the Week – August 6, 2025
Tip of the Week 2026-27 FAFSA available in beta testing for some applicants Some students…
2025-26 Campus-Based Funding notification report available
By Marlene Seeklander Schools with approved campus-based awards for the 2025-26 award year can now check…
Early Awareness E-News – August 2025
Early Awareness E-News August 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 8 Summary of Budget Reconciliation Changes for…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – July 24, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 15 Certain Budget Reconciliation Bill changes effective upon…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – July 10, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 14 Summary of Budget Reconciliation Changes for Students…
Early Awareness E-News – July 2025
Early Awareness E-News July 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 7 Direct Loan interest rates for loans…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – June 26, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 13 Federal Student Aid announces webinars and additional…
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Changes to V4 and V5 verification tracking groups for 2025-26
By Marlene Seeklander To cut down on potential fraud and streamline processes, the Department of Education…
Test ISIR data file available for 2026-27
By Marlene Seeklander Schools and other entities that want to test their processing system for 2026-27…
Learning Tracks from Federal Student Aid
By Marlene Seeklander New and experienced financial staff can usually benefit from additional training, especially training…
Financial Aid Offers – A closer look
By Marlene Seeklander A financial aid offer is often a key component of the college decision…
Tip of the Week – July 23, 2025
Tip of the Week Borrowing Parent Loans – 2026 and beyond It’s hard to find…
Reminders for the Fiscal Operations Report for 2024–25 and Application to Participate for 2026–27 (FISAP)
By Marlene Seeklander While financial aid professionals are in the midst of processing FAFSAs and making…