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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – November 13, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 23 Upcoming changes to the FSA ID account…
2026-27 Federal School Code List of Participating Schools
By Marlene Seeklander The Federal School Code List – a key component of the FAFSA –…
Student Aid Index – A deeper dive
By Marlene Seeklander What exactly is the Student Aid Index (SAI) calculated by the FAFSA? While…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – November 13, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 23 Upcoming changes to the FSA ID account…
Early Awareness E-News – November 2025
Early Awareness E-News November 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 11 Borrowing Parent Loans – 2026 and…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – October 30, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 22 Negotiated rulemaking on budget reconciliation student loan…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – October 16, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 21 Resources to make completing the 2026-27 FAFSA…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – October 2, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 20 Department of Education issues reminder: Federal grant…
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Department of Education announces resolution of Federal Pell Grant eligibility issues
By Marlene Seeklander Two “bugs” in the FAFSA Processing System that resulted in incorrect Pell Grant…
October tasks for seniors
By Catherine Mueller During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice. This year is…
Department of Education releases 2026-27 College Financing Plan
By Marlene Seeklander Those financial aid professionals who opt to use the Department of Education’s College…
Federal Need Analysis Methodology updated for the 2026-27 Award Year
By Marlene Seeklander To keep pace with the cost of living, the Department of Education…
FY 2022 national default rate briefing released
By Marlene Seeklander The national student loan default rate remains at 0% for the third…
Early Awareness E-News – Special Edition – September 25, 2025
Early Awareness E-News September 25, 2025Special Edition Launch of the 2026-27 FAFSA is the earliest…