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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,…
Effective cash management to be covered in upcoming Federal Student Aid webinar
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals wear many hats and perhaps one of the most critical…
Reminder of Constitution Day on September 17
By Marlene Seeklander Educational institutions receiving Federal funding will want to make sure they are observing…
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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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…