Real-time fraud detection capability launched in FAFSA form

To thwart would-be fraudsters, the financial aid application process now includes an identity screening process.

Real-time FAFSA fraud detection webinar announced

Financial aid professionals can learn more about the new real-time FAFSA fraud detection in an upcoming webinar.

Schools reminded to update verification records soon to avoid potential overaward situation

Schools may need to review and update verification records soon or possibly risk having their students considered to be in an overaward situation.

Webinar recording on legacy loan limit provisions now available

Financial aid professionals may have questions about the legacy loan limit provisions going into effect this summer following the passage last year of the federal budget reconciliation law.

Rough going in the implementation of new financial aid rules

The ripples spreading through the waters are quickly becoming waves threatening to overwhelm both professionals and students alike.

Department of Education implements financial aid origination and disbursement system changes

The Department of Education took another step forward in the 2026-27 award year processing cycle with the implementation of changes this past weekend – some of which were required due to the changes under budget reconciliation.

Federal loan data system updated to accommodate changes under federal budget reconciliation

Financial aid professionals can now better prepare for the 2026-27 financial aid award year with updates to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS).

Pell Grant and Work-Study awards subject of upcoming Wednesday Webinar Series

Financial aid professionals know that awarding Pell Grants and Federal Work-Study may seem easy on the surface but gets complicated in the details.

Planning for 2026-27

When we see darkly – when we don’t have enough information – making a decision and moving forward with our lives is difficult.

Scholarship opportunities for students pursuing specific career fields

Applying for scholarships is a smart way to pay for a college education.