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A good life
May 09, 2024
One of the last times I was with my mother, I took her to the family farm.
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Brookings article recommends actions to minimize postsecondary enrollment declines caused by FAFSA problems
May 09, 2024
Many have predicted the problems with the 2024-25 FAFSA will have an impact on college enrollment this fall.
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Reminder to check websites before entering personal information
May 03, 2024
Unfortunately, we are all the target of online scammers.
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Accessing the 2024-25 FAFSA may be easier now for those without a Social Security number
May 01, 2024
The gate restricting entry to the FAFSA for some students and their parents has been opened by the Department of Education.
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Knowing what to pack for college
May 01, 2024
If you plan to live in a dorm for the fall semester, you can start preparing now by knowing what you plan to take with you.
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May tasks for high school seniors
May 01, 2024
As your senior year winds down, don't let yourself become distracted by solely focusing on celebrating graduation.
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Nine reasons why a student wouldn't ask a parent to provide information on the FAFSA
May 01, 2024
For most students, applying for financial aid for college is not a solo act.
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Exit counseling resources available
April 25, 2024
This spring is likely even busier in your office than "normal."
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Missing the trees for the forest
April 25, 2024
The very air we breathe is their gift to us.
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The bottom line on financial aid offers
April 25, 2024
Choosing a college is an important financial decision.
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Six things you should check on your FAFSA Submission Summary
April 23, 2024
After successfully completing your FAFSA, you should celebrate your accomplishment.
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"4 reasons why you need to complete the FAFSA" flyer updated
April 11, 2024
To help high school educators and college access professionals communicate with students about the importance of the 2024-25 FAFSA, Mapping Your Future created the "4 reasons why you should complete the FAFSA" flyer.
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2024-25 FAFSA presentations scheduled
April 11, 2024
Share information with your students and parents about the April 16 and April 19 presentations.
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Students begin receiving FAFSA Submission Summaries but can't make corrections yet
April 11, 2024
The Department of Education began processing FAFSAs in March and some students have received their FAFSA Submission Summaries.
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Push to increase FAFSA completion before graduation
April 10, 2024
For high school seniors, the next few weeks will be critical to getting their FAFSA completed.
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Think twice before you answer "yes" to this FAFSA question
April 09, 2024
Among the problems facing students and parents with the 2024-25 FAFSA are the wording of some of the questions.
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April tasks for high school seniors
March 31, 2024
As your senior year winds down, don't let yourself become distracted by solely focusing on celebrating graduation - stay focused and finish your high school career strong.
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Addressing those other items on your to-do list
March 27, 2024
The FAFSA is getting a lot of our attention and rightfully so.
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"What financial aid professionals should know about student loan repayment plans" webinar recording available
March 26, 2024
In the March 20 webinar, student loan expert Betsy Mayotte of TISLA provided valuable information to webinar attendees.
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Mapping Your Future offers a variety of financial literacy tools
March 26, 2024
During Financial Literacy Month in April, Mapping Your Future encourages you to use its financial literacy tools and share the tools and resources with your students.
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The key to your FAFSA status
March 26, 2024
It's no longer just a matter of "done" or "not done" when considering the status of your financial aid application.
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Counselors have important role in navigating 2024-25 FAFSA
March 14, 2024
School counselors are essential to helping students access financial aid for college, according to a February 6 article on the Brookings Institution website.
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Jobs requiring bachelor's degrees expected to increase the fastest in the next decade
March 13, 2024
Jobs that require a bachelor's degree are expected to grow faster than average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics.
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Contributing to a student's FAFSA - what to do when the invite isn't received
March 01, 2024
Sure, sometimes high school students don't want to invite their parents to something, but in the case of the FAFSA, most students need to invite their parents.
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Mapping Your Future offers free career planning information, resources
March 01, 2024
Career planning happens year-round but special attention was paid to the topic in February, which was Career and Technical Education month.
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Three reasons a FAFSA filer won't need to report assets
March 01, 2024
The asset information required and who has to report assets will change beginning with the 2024-25 FAFSA.
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Days like this
February 29, 2024
Something that comes along only every four years deserves some recognition.
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March tasks for high school seniors
February 29, 2024
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Important steps to try before deleting a 2024-25 FAFSA
February 23, 2024
When all else fails, sometimes it's best to just best to start over but not give up.
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"What financial aid professionals should know about student loan repayment plans" webinar scheduled
February 15, 2024
Student loan repayment plans, including the new SAVE plan, are on that long list of things for financial aid professionals to know and share with student borrowers.
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Reminder about President's Day holiday closings
February 15, 2024
The Department of Education is among the federal offices closed on Monday, February 19 in observance of Washington's Birthday, also known as the President's Day federal holiday.
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Helping students with 2024-25 FAFSA are top concern of financial aid professionals
February 14, 2024
Of all the worries about the 2024-25 FAFSA, financial aid professionals are most concerned about the problems encountered by students trying to complete the form.