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Updated NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide (February 2026) now available

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals now have a new enrollment reporting guide, updated with references to the latest website for fulfilling the reporting requirements. On February 23, the Department of Education announced an updated version of the Enrollment Reporting Guide. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for NSLDS enrollment reporting. This update includes replacing references to

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Draft 2027-28 FAFSA application materials available for comment and news of upcoming enhancements

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By Marlene Seeklander While many students, parents, and schools are currently focused on the 2026-27 FAFSA, the Department of Education is looking ahead to next year’s FAFSA to prepare for its launch on October 1, 2026. The Department of Education recently announced the availability of the 2027-28 FAFSA materials for public comment, a process that occurs

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Verification of Identity Reporting training now available in the FSA Training Center

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals can add to their roster of skills by learning how to use the Verification of Identity tool in the FAFSA Partner Portal. The FSA Training Center now features the “How to Report Verification of Identity Results” microlearning, designed to provide an overview of the verification reporting requirements, including a walkthrough

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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – February 19, 2026

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Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 4 Draft 2027-28 FAFSA application materials available for comment While students and schools are currently focused on the 2026-27 FAFSA, the Department of Education is looking ahead to next year’s FAFSA to prepare for its launch on October 1, 2026. Keys to a successful scholarship strategy topic of

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Work Colleges Program 2026-27 application information

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By Marlene Seeklander Colleges participating in the Work Colleges Program under Federal Work Study program must apply by March 2 if they want to continue participating in the program in the next academic year. A February 18 Electronic Announcement outlined the application process for colleges interested in participating in the Work Colleges Program for the 2026-27

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Nonpayment rates among student loan borrowers put colleges and universities at risk

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By Marlene Seeklander More than 1800 higher education institutions across the country are at risk of losing access to federal student aid due to high rates of nonpayment by student loan borrowers. In a February 18 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education released updated data indicating over 1800 institutions have nonpayment rates at or exceeding 25

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Federal Student Aid system changes may require new firewall settings to maintain access

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By Marlene Seeklander Schools and other organizations may need to act soon to avoid losing access to federal financial aid systems. In a February 18 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education said it plans to implement technical updates on March 8 to the Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG). As a result of these updates, a school

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Tip of the Week – February 18, 2026

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Tip of the Week Keys to a successful scholarship strategy – topic of upcoming webinar When it comes to getting money for college, scholarships can be critical. Even a small scholarship could mean the difference between being able to continue a postsecondary education or having to withdraw. Mapping Your Future’s “Four Components of a Successful

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