National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) post-screening functionality to resume

Financial aid professionals will – hopefully – see the return of the automated NSLDS post-screening functionality soon.

Mapping Your Future flyer to help colleges provide repayment information to former students

The Department of Education is extending an urgent “ask” of colleges to help with default prevention.

FSA Partner Connect to add new features, including the transition of SAIG Enrollment

Financial aid professionals and other FSA partners will soon see more changes to FSA Partner Connect – the digital front door and one-stop-shop for Federal Student Aid.

Policy changes and new self-service options for access to Federal Student Aid systems

Financial aid professionals will lose access to Federal Student Aid systems faster under new rules to be implemented this month but will also be able to restore their access faster with some new self-service options.

Department of Education seeks comments and recommendations for the collection of FAFSA information

Anyone who has ideas on how the Department of Education could minimize the administrative burden of the 2026-27 FAFSA on applicants, has an opportunity now to submit their recommendations. 

Direct Loan fees and TEACH Grant award amounts set for 2025-26

There’s good news for Direct Loan borrowers and students receiving TEACH Grant awards in the next academic year, as the Direct Loan fees and TEACH award amounts remain unchanged.

Department clarifies process on changing accreditors, expands options for schools

Colleges thinking of switching or adding accreditors should find the process easier under new guidance issued recently by the Department of Education.

Most recent 2025-26 Federal School Code List now available

The Federal School Code List – a key component of the FASFA – has been updated by Federal Student Aid (FSA).

EDExpress for Windows 2025-26, Release 2.0 now available

EDExpress users will want to make note of several resources that are now available for Release 2.0 of the 2025-26 software.

Department of Education issues reminders for student loan borrowers

The Department of Education has three important reminders for those borrowers who are just beginning to repay student loan debt or are resuming repayment after some time in forbearance or deferment.

Updated foreign gift and contract data reported by institutions

Colleges and universities have reported additional foreign gifts and contracts valued at approximately $290 million since last July, according to an announcement from the Department of Education.

No regrets

We probably all have a few regrets.

Catherine Mueller honored for 30 years in financial aid industry

A commitment to a profession can be measured in years.

May tasks for high school seniors

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.