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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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Tip of the Week – July 29, 2026
Tip of the Week Federal Student Aid fraud alert from U.S. Department of the Treasury…
Financial Aid Offers – A closer look
By Marlene Seeklander A financial aid offer is often a key component of the college decision…
Strategies for students (and parents) when money for college runs short
By Catherine Mueller Not to ruin anyone’s summertime vibe, but just a reminder – it won’t…
Report of foreign involvement in U.S. higher education delayed
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education has again pushed back its planned publication of all…
Updated NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide (July 2026) now available
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals now have a new enrollment reporting guide, updated with information…
FTC warns of student loan forgiveness scams
By Marlene Seeklander The Federal Trade Commission is reminding student loan borrowers how to avoid debt…
