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IDR Application is Back Up

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

On March 26, 2025, the Department of Education reopened the online application for Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans for federal student loan borrowers. On February 21, the Department pulled down the IDR application. The online application is now back up, but there are some important changes that borrowers need to know about.

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claude writes a blog post…

Patter by Pat Thomson

I don’t write this blog in the same style that I write my academic papers. Sometimes people ask me about the differences between academic writing and blogging and I do have an answer. But I did also recently ask AI Claude to analyse my blog writing style on the off-chance I was missing something. I guess that’s obvious.

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What’s New for the 2026–27 FAFSA® Form? Beta Launch, Smarter Virtual Assistant, and More

Ed.gov Homeroom

Department of Education (Department): Major improvements are coming to the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) experience. Beta Launch, Smarter Virtual Assistant, and More appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 30

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

All nominees are given a chance to submit an application packet. Transfer Advising Committee Minutes The post Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 30 appeared first on Academic Advising and Transfer Center Blog. The recipients of this award have demonstrated excellent advising to Missouri State students.

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4 Things to Highlight on Your College Application

Student Research Foundation

Many students want to stand out on their college applications and make a good first impression, but they are unsure where to start and what to include. Colleges review hundreds of applications and many prestigious colleges have low acceptance rates, so it’s important to be prepared before you start applying.

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Top Scholarships for Indian Students: Eligibility, Benefits & Application Tips

IEFA

This guide covers the top options, their benefits, eligibility criteria, and application tips to help you get started. Application Tips for Securing Scholarships Securing scholarships requires meticulous preparation and strategic planning. Submitting applications before deadlines increases your chances of success.

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The FAFSA® Form is Working—and Getting Better Every Day

Ed.gov Homeroom

By: James Bergeron, Deputy Under Secretary and Acting Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer Each year, more than 17 million students complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, unlocking access to more than $120 billion in federal student aid and billions more in school, state, and private funding.

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