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More steps toward simplification planned for the 2026-27 FAFSA
By Catherine Mueller Although many of the major stumbling blocks with the simplified FAFSA have been…
Independence Day holiday closings
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education is among the federal offices that will be closed…
Tip of the Week – June 25, 2025
Tip of the Week More steps toward simplification planned for the 2026-27 FAFSA Although many…
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Updates to 2026-27 FAFSA Specifications Guide
By Marlene Seeklander You can make a note on your 2026-27 planning list to check out…
2025-2026 Federal Pell Grant award amounts confirmed
By Marlene Seeklander The minimum and maximum Federal Pell Grant amounts for 2025-2026, through the Full-Year…
Direct Loan interest rates for loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2025 announced
By Marlene Seeklander Student loan borrowers will see slightly lower interest rates starting July 1 for…
Early Awareness E-News – June 2025
Early Awareness E-News June 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 6 A handy packing list with everything…
June tasks for high school seniors
By Marlene Seeklander Congratulations on your graduation from high school! Like most high school graduates, you…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – May 29, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 11 Use and Disclosure of Federal Tax information…