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Understanding taxes webinar recording available
December 07, 2022
Financial aid is in the midst of some of the most dramatic changes in the industry in decades.
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Completing the FAFSA webinar recording available with Spanish subtitles
December 01, 2022
To help more students understand and apply for financial aid, Mapping Your Future is now offering its FAFSA completion webinar with Spanish subtitles.
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Five important things you should know about financial aid for graduate school
December 01, 2022
For many students, pursuing a graduate or professional degree can provide important career advantages, but for some students the advanced degree is not possible without financial aid.
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For a successful future, seniors must develop these five traits
December 01, 2022
Graduation is a significant milestone for high school students.
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The two reasons you need to create a FAFSA save key
December 01, 2022
A save key for the FAFSA is not the same as a password, but it could be just as important to helping a student complete the form.
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A candid photo
November 30, 2022
I just wanted one good photo.
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December tasks for high school seniors
November 30, 2022
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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Displaying your accomplishments
November 30, 2022
Winter break is a good time to get caught up on projects that are harder to find time for during the school year.
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Happy Holidays from Mapping Your Future
November 30, 2022
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Mapping Your Future 2023 holiday calendar
November 29, 2022
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A good investment
November 17, 2022
It's not just about the money.
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Understanding taxes webinar scheduled
November 14, 2022
Register today for the December 7 webinar.
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Change is coming
November 03, 2022
I know that about half the country is going to be very happy next week and the other half will be very upset.
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2022-23 ACT national test dates and registration deadlines
November 01, 2022
Students interested in taking the ACT this academic year should make notes of the upcoming test dates for 2022-23.
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ACT is exploring a digital national test, but it won't be the only option
November 01, 2022
ACT is considering offering a digital version of its college admissions test taken on weekends.
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College costs up slightly but student loan borrowing continues to decline
November 01, 2022
The cost of college increased only slightly in recent years while borrowing and student loan debt amounts declined, according to new reports from the College Board.
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Early Awareness E-News
November 01, 2022
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November tasks for high school seniors
November 01, 2022
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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These numbers have a huge impact on your financial aid offer
November 01, 2022
Whether you love or hate math problems, figuring out the amount of money you'll need for college can be overwhelming.
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Two questions to ask before accepting a grant or scholarship
November 01, 2022
The best way for a student to pay for an education is with grants and scholarships.
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A contribution to the future
October 20, 2022
You are doing something historic.
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Borrowers with spousal consolidation loans need to act soon for PSLF
October 20, 2022
Borrowers with spousal consolidation loans who want to take advantage of the limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver will need to act soon.
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Mapping Your Future third-party servicer reminders
October 20, 2022
Completing forms and paperwork is a necessary part of a financial aid administrator's job.
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Student loan default rate drops significantly
October 06, 2022
Hopefully, it's not the calm before the storm.
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This one FAFSA question you should always answer with a yes
October 05, 2022
Applying for federal financial aid has gotten easier in recent years, and you can make it even easier for yourself by preparing ahead to answer the questions on the FAFSA.
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FAFSA webinar recordings available
October 04, 2022
Completing the FAFSA is an important task for students and families.
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Strategies for students (and parents) when money for college runs short
October 04, 2022
With the fall semester well underway, most students have their minds on attending classes and getting good grades – and hopefully not on paying their tuition bill.
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The secrets of scholarship-winning students
October 04, 2022
Applying for scholarships can seem like a lot of work when there’s no guarantee that you will receive any money for your education.
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2023-24 FAFSA form now available
October 03, 2022
If it's October, it's time for fall festivities and time to apply for financial aid.
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Helping students with the why and how of FAFSA completion
October 03, 2022
Now that the 2023-24 FAFSA is available, all students and parents need to do is complete it.
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Worksheet available to prepare for 2023-24 FAFSA
October 03, 2022
With the launch of the 2023-24 FAFSA, the U.S. Department of Education posted a final version of the 2023-24 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet on the StudentAid.gov website.
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October tasks for high school seniors
October 01, 2022
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.
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That time of year
September 22, 2022
It is an astronomical event.