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Tip of the Week – September 17, 2025
Tip of the Week Gathering feedback on a student financial aid feedback system Sometimes change…
ED reminder: Final deadline for Pell Grant records for 2024-25 award year
By Marlene Seeklander Schools that still need to transmit Federal Pell Grant records for the 2024-25…
Department of Education extends some 2024-25 award year deadline dates
By Marlene Seeklander Although it may not be the deadline they were hoping to get extended,…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – September 4, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 18 Updates to the 2026-27 Student Aid Index…
Early Awareness E-News – September 2025
Early Awareness E-News September 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 9 Department of Education announces the launch…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – August 21, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 17 2026-27 FAFSA Preview Presentation now available Financial…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – August 7, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 16 Nonpayment Rates by Institution report now available…
Early Awareness E-News – August 2025
Early Awareness E-News August 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 8 Summary of Budget Reconciliation Changes for…
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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – July 24, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 15 Certain Budget Reconciliation Bill changes effective upon…
Certain Budget Reconciliation Bill changes effective upon enactment
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid administrators will want to make note that certain provisions of the…
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…