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Mapping Your Future is a nonprofit organization committed to helping students, families, and schools navigate the higher education and student loan processes through trusted career, college, and financial aid resources. Mapping Your Future provides accurate and up-to-date information that helps students plan, prepare, and pay for higher education and contributes to national student loan default prevention efforts by providing information and services to students and their families.
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COD system peak processing reminders for 2026-27 award year
By Marlene Seeklander As schools are ramping up for the start of another academic year, the…
Tip of the Week – August 19, 2026
Tip of the Week A higher education battle It seemed like all hope was lost….
Department publishes additional materials for the 2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook
By Catherine Mueller Financial aid professionals can now access supporting materials for the 2026–27 Federal Student…
Online training available for completing the 2027-28 FISAP
By Marlene Seeklander In addition to many responsibilities, financial aid professionals have an important responsibility coming…
Guidance released on FVT/GE Data Reporting and STATS early implementation
By Marlene Seeklander Institutions now have guidance from the Department of Education about the Financial Value…
Report of foreign involvement in U.S. higher education further delayed
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education has once again pushed back its planned publication of…