Higher Ed News
Vol. 16 – Issue 19
2025-26 FAFSA information to be verified
As you start your planning list for the 2025-26 award year, you can add verification requirements to the list.
2025-26 FAFSA Beta 1 Interest Form available
Interested community-based organizations (CBOs) can apply to participate in the first beta testing period of the 2025-26 FAFSA.
New and enhanced training available on the FSA Training Center
Federal Student Aid (FSA) recently announced the launch of their 2024-25 Learning Tracks and Training Courses, which have been revised to incorporate changes made through FAFSA Simplification and other guidance.
2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide
Some reading material that will help you start your 2025-26 planning is now available.
COD system peak processing reminders
As schools are ramping up for the start of the 2024-25 school year, the COD system is doing the same.
2024-25 FSA Handbook Appendices now available
There’s one item that you may want to have near the top of your financial aid reading list.
IRS Tax Return Transcript Matrix for 2024-25 Verification now available
Although the 2024-25 FAFSA processing cycle has been underway for months, the Department of Education has just released the 2022 IRS Tax Return Transcript Matrix.
Department outlines process for distributing last year’s unspent campus-based funds
Some schools may be in line to receive some additional funding to help their students pay for their education.
Your input on the FAFSA is valuable
If you ever wondered how making something easy can be really difficult, then look no further than the 2024-25 FAFSA.
Five important things you should know about financial aid for graduate school
For many students, pursuing a graduate or professional degree can provide important career advantages, but for some students an advanced degree is not possible without financial aid.
Going forward with the 2025-26 FAFSA
Although you may still be mired in figuring out issues with the 2024-25 FAFSA, there’s some news today, providing some hope for the 2025-26 FAFSA.
One simple question for the best college and career advice
You have the freedom to do what you want with your life and knowing that can be both a liberating gift and a heavy burden.