Higher Ed News

Department releases report on which institutions have reported financial value data; reminds institutions about upcoming 2026 deadline

Institutions now have a little less than a month to submit their Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) data for 2026.

Federal Student Aid offers webinars aimed at reducing student loan defaults

With approximately nine million student loan borrowers in default, the Department of Education is urging schools to act to help their former students return to repayment.

FSA online training courses highlight Cohort Default Rates and Default Prevent

Financial aid professionals can sharpen their knowledge about cohort default rates and default prevention and management by participating in a course offered by Federal Student Aid.

Department of Education publishes new instructions for financial aid professionals to access federal immigration status system

Financial aid administrators working with non-citizens will want to check out the latest instructions for accessing the information needed to determine if a student is eligible for federal financial aid.

Input sought for FSA’s Fiscal Year 2026-30 draft strategic plan goals and objectives

Financial aid stakeholders have the opportunity to provide input to Federal Student Aid (FSA) on their draft goals and objectives which are part of their strategic plan.

A guide to fall conference season – three ways to justify your attendance

With Labor Day approaching, it’s time to start preparing for the next season – that is fall conference season.

Department of Education announces the launch of Beta 2 testing for 2027-28 FAFSA

The testing of the 2027-28 FAFSA continues to move forward, allowing some students and families to complete the FAFSA form early.

It’s a matter of trust

My flight was delayed, and the chances of getting home in time for some evening plans were getting slimmer by the minute.

Financial aid superheroes

Financial aid professionals are superheroes.