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ACT to expand online testing option
June 01, 2023
More students will have the option to take the ACT exam online rather than in person beginning later this year.
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Mapping Your Future to offer 2024-25 FAFSA webinars this fall
June 01, 2023
FAFSA Simplification, which will be implemented with the 2024-25 FAFSA, is the first major redesign of the financial aid process in more than 40 years.
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June tasks for high school seniors
May 31, 2023
Congratulations on your graduation from high school!
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Practice budgeting skills with summer job earnings
May 31, 2023
A summer job offers many benefits for students in addition to the money earned.
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Scorecard helps students find best college fit
May 31, 2023
Students trying to decide which college to attend may find some help with the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
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Updating the 2023-24 interest rates
May 31, 2023
The cost of borrowing student loans is getting more expensive.
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Higher interest rates set for loans borrowed during 2023-24 academic year
May 18, 2023
Borrowing student loans will get more costly with the new interest rates set for the 2023-24 academic year.
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Keeping track of scholarship requirements
May 18, 2023
Congratulations to the class of 2023 on a job well done!
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Reminder about Memorial Day holiday closings
May 18, 2023
The Department of Education is among the federal offices closed for the Memorial Day federal holiday on Monday, May 29.
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Seeds of hope
May 04, 2023
I couldn't do it if I didn't have hope.
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Changes to cost of attendance rules for 2023-24
May 01, 2023
The cost of college is a worry for most parents and students – partly because they know tuition and fees are not the only costs associated with attending postsecondary education.
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Five facts everyone should know about parent student loans
May 01, 2023
Saving for college can be tough.
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Knowing what to pack for college
May 01, 2023
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, 2023
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Contact information for Mapping Your Future
April 20, 2023
The Mapping Your Future staff are available to assist schools, students, and Sponsors with the variety of tools and services Mapping Your Future offers.
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More than skills and knowledge required for financial aid profession
April 20, 2023
Are you worried about losing your job to artificial intelligence?
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The bottom line on financial aid offers
April 20, 2023
Choosing a college is an important financial decision.
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April tasks for high school seniors
April 01, 2023
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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Mapping Your Future offers a variety of financial literacy tools
April 01, 2023
Current economic conditions, including concerns over inflation, underscore the need for good financial management skills.
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Steps to evaluate a financial aid offer
March 23, 2023
Once a student has been admitted to a college, the question that often follows for both the student and the parents is how will we pay for it?
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Successful students do this one thing
March 23, 2023
Successful students often do a lot of the right things to accomplish their educational goals but there’s one thing they all do.