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Mapping Your Future turns 27
September 14, 2023
When it comes to planning for the future, we could all use a little guidance.
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StudentAid.gov outages planned for upcoming weekend
September 14, 2023
Anyone planning to complete their FAFSA in the wee hours of Sunday morning may want to make some other plans.
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A critical action you must take for your FAFSA to be processed
September 06, 2023
Even if you answer every question on the form, you won't be eligible for federal financial unless you take an important action when completing the FAFSA.
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September tasks for high school seniors
August 31, 2023
Preparing for college can be both exciting and stressful at the same time.
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Five things you can do while you wait for the 2024-25 FAFSA
August 30, 2023
If you haven't heard already, the 2024-25 FAFSA will be delayed.
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New SAVE Plan flyer available to help you share information with borrowers
August 23, 2023
For some borrowers, the start-up of student loan repayment this fall won't be easy.
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2024-25 FAFSA webinars scheduled
August 17, 2023
Mapping Your Future is offering two national FAFSA webinar options.
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New name and new formula for determining federal financial aid need
August 16, 2023
Beginning with the 2024-25 FAFSA, students and parents will receive a Student Aid Index after completing the form.
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August tasks for high school seniors
July 31, 2023
Starting your senior year is an exciting time.
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Pell Grant maximum increased for the 2023-24 academic year
July 28, 2023
Students eligible to receive the maximum Federal Pell Grant will get an increased amount in the upcoming academic year.
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New flexibility for students with unusual circumstances
July 24, 2023
Beginning with the upcoming 2023-24 financial aid award year, colleges and universities have additional flexibility to help students with unusual circumstances in applying for financial aid.
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Completing the 2024-25 FAFSA webinar scheduled
July 20, 2023
Students and parents are invited to join Mapping Your Future for the Completing the 2024-25 FAFSA webinar for guidance on how to complete the newly redesigned FAFSA.
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The right time to start seeking scholarships
July 20, 2023
A successful scholarship search involves a lot of preparation.
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Guide to Life after High School printable guides updated
July 06, 2023
High school students have always faced challenges in planning for the future, but there's no question that students today face a lot of hurdles.
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New name coming for a student's FAFSA report
July 06, 2023
Beginning with the 2024-25 FAFSA, students submitting the form will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary.
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Repayment flyer updated with new information
July 06, 2023
Financial aid professionals are facing a lot of challenges right now - often with a reduced number of staff.
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SAI to replace FAFSA's EFC
July 06, 2023
Students applying for financial aid will receive Student Aid Index beginning with the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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U.S. Department of Education delays 2024-25 FAFSA
July 06, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education will release the 2024-25 FAFSA in December 2023.
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July tasks for high school seniors
July 01, 2023
During your senior year, you finalized your college choice.