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Did You Miss the FAFSA Q&A with Mark Salisbury?
Oct 07, 2025 - The 2026-2027 FAFSA is now live! If you missed it, NGPF hosted a Virtual PD session on October 1, 2025 with financial aid expert Mark Salisbury. During this engaging Q&A, Mark shared valuable insights from FAFSA completion tips to understanding how the FAFSA affects scholarships and other types of financial aid. Don't miss out on essential information! Listen to the rewind of this PD session for answers to crucial FAFSA-related questions! Please note: NGPF...
Question of the Day: How many countries have banned cryptocurrency? Can you name one?
Oct 07, 2025 - Many countries have some laws related to cryptocurrency. But how many countries have total bans on Bitcoin, including owning it, trading it, mining it, and using it for payments? Answer: 9 Countries have banned cryptocurrency Questions: Why do you think some countries are making cryptocurrency illegal? What are some of the negative impacts of cryptocurrency mining? How can they be avoided? Do you think cryptocurrency investment will increase, stay the same, or decrease in the...
Updated for a New Year: Paying for College Unit
Oct 06, 2025 - FAFSA season is here! We’ve refreshed the Paying for College unit so you and your students have the latest 2025–26 information, and we’re fully up to date for the 2026–27 FAFSA that just opened! What changed for 2025–26 Federal loan interest rates are updated across all NGPF resources FAFSA documents reflect the most current version for the 2026-27 FAFSA Pell Grant details are current as they remain unchanged from last year. The 2025–26 maximum Pell...
Question of the Day: How quickly do you need to report a stolen debit card to get all your money back?
Oct 06, 2025 - Credit cards offer more protection from unauthorized charges. But what happens if you lose your debit card? Answer: Before any unauthorized charges are made. Questions: Do you know anyone who has had their debit card stolen? What happened? What steps can you take to protect yourself? If you report your card stolen after 5 days, what is the maximum amount of money you can lose? Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that...
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