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Department of Education Toolkit

Top 6 Tools to Help You Navigate the Dept. of Ed Changes

The Department of Education’s recent policy updates are creating uncertainty for families navigating college admissions, financial aid, and planning. 

Remember YOU are still in control of your outcome despite any external changes and challenges…and you are not alone!  We are here to help.

Along with your free consultation, the Dept. of ED Toolkit includes expert insights, practical strategies, and must-know updates to help you stay ahead and make informed decisions.

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Tool #1: 🎯 3 Simple Steps to Maximize Your College Funding With MyCAP

✅ Easy & Efficient: 3 Steps, 1 Powerful Tool

🎓 Translate & Compare Financial Aid Awards
With MyCAP, easily upload, analyze, and compare financial aid offers to identify areas where you can potentially appeal for more funding. Hint: Colleges may offer more if you know how to ask!

💰 Evaluate & Appeal
MyCAP helps families upload, analyze, and compare financial aid offers, pinpoint appeal opportunities, and guides them through requesting additional funding.

🏫 How to Pay
Know how you will pay the college bill down to the dollar! Utilize our How to Pay module to build out your college funding plan and also asses how much borrowing will be required at each school.

Tool #2: Dept. of Ed. Student Loans Impact - What You Can Do Now

A major change from the Department of Education is impacting both student and parent loans. Federal parent loans are becoming less favorable (and may even be eliminated), which means many families will need to consider private student loans as an alternative.

If you expect to need a loan this Fall, take action now with Juno. We’re currently awaiting lenders to provide their rates and terms for the next school year, and we’ll soon share additional recommendations to help you secure the lowest possible student loan rate. Stay tuned for more details!

Join Juno's Student Loan Negotiation Group

Group Bargaining Power:

  • No Cost, No Commitment, No Credit Check: Signing up is straightforward and doesn't impact your credit.
  • Competitive Rates: Lenders compete to provide you with the most favorable terms available.

How It Works:

1. Sign Up All Year:
Register free by providing some basic information about yourself. This helps Juno grow their negotiating power by spreading the word to others.

2. May:
Juno initiates a bidding process.Using the collective power of our members, Juno compels lenders to compete for their group's business.

3. June:
Juno analyzes and compares the negotiated offers.
You receive the best offers tailored to your credit profile.There's no obligation to accept any offer.

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Tool #3: Stay Informed - Free Monthly Webinar Series

Monthly College Planning & Financial Aid Webinars

Keep up with the latest Department of Education updates, financial aid changes, and expert college planning strategies—all in one place. Join our free monthly webinar series to stay ahead of key developments and ensure your family is making the best financial decisions for college.

📅 Live sessions every second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM ET
🎥 Can’t make it live? Register to receive the recording!

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📅 Single Registration for All Sessions

🎓 Expert Guidance in Financial Aid & Scholarships

💡Step-by-Step Guide to College Planning

📂 Access to Session Recordings and Resources

Tool #4: "College!" – The Podcast

Tune in for expert advice, insider tips, and real-world insights to guide families through the college planning journey.

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College!

Navigating the ever-changing world of college planning—especially with ongoing Department of Education updates—can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! "College!" is your trusted source for expert insights, actionable strategies, and the latest financial aid and admissions news.

Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, tune in to stay informed, make confident decisions, and maximize every opportunity. Don’t miss a beat—stay up to date and take control of your college journey!

Tool #5: The Knowledge Vault – Supporting Articles & Deep Dives

Stay informed with in-depth articles and insights on the latest education policies and financial aid updates.

Tool #6: State of The Union Webinar Recording

🎥 State of the Union: Dept. of Ed Policy Changes

Contact Us:

✉️ support@collegeaidpro