Department of Education issues FAFSA Fraud Detection FAQs for institutions

Among the many new job responsibilities this year, financial aid professionals must now follow new procedures in managing student FAFSA records that could be fraudulent.

Beta testing plan announced for 2027-28 FAFSA

In preparation for the upcoming launch of the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form by October 1, the Department of Education (the Department) has announced its plans for beta testing.

Upcoming outage alert for StudentAid.gov on July 25

The StudentAid.gov site will be unavailable on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

2026-27 Campus-Based Funding notification report available

Schools with approved campus-based awards for the 2026-27 award year can now check their award amounts via a report available from the Department of Education.

2026-27 FSA Fundamentals Training Series announced

Financial aid professionals have more training opportunities available for the 2026-27 award year.

Updated Learning Tracks available in FSA Training Center

Financial aid professionals now have Learning Tracks available to them that include updated 2026-27 content.

New resources for those seeking guidance in implementing Working Families Tax Cuts Act regulations

Just when you have the new regulations all figured out, a new situation arises – making you question all you thought you knew.

2027-28 FAFSA student record file now available for testing

Financial aid professionals and software providers now have another resource to prepare for 2027-28 financial aid awards.

Reminders for the Fiscal Operations Report for 2025–26 and Application to Participate for 2027–28 (FISAP)

While financial aid professionals are in the midst of dealing with implanting new regulatory changes in addition to their usual workload for the upcoming school year, the deadline for another important responsibility isn’t far away.

Closeout deadline soon approaching for 2024-25 Direct Loan Program year

Schools that have not yet closed out their 2024-25 Direct Loan Program year need to do so by July 31.