By Marlene Seeklander The Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge loan assignment process has resumed. In a July 30 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education announced that the TPD loan assignment process has now resumed and loan holders such as lenders and guaranty agencies and schools (participating in the Federal Perkins Loan Program and servicing their
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By Marlene Seeklander There’s nothing like being prepared to make something a little easier and less stressful, including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). With the launch of the 2026-27 FAFSA by October 1, 2025, students and families can start doing some prep work in advance. Federal Student Aid encourages students and families
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Tip of the Week 2026-27 FAFSA available in beta testing for some applicants Some students will have an opportunity to complete the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early. Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced that the 2026-27 FAFSA is currently open to a limited number of students and contributors in their early testing
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By Marlene Seeklander Schools with approved campus-based awards for the 2025-26 award year can now check their award amounts via a report available from the Department of Education. In a July 30 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education provided information on the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and Federal Work-Study (FWS) programs for the 2025–26
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By Marlene Seeklander A key component of the FASFA – The Federal School Code List – has been updated by Federal Student Aid (FSA). A recent Electronic Announcement provided information on the most recent 2025–26 Federal School Code (FSC) List of Participating Schools. Students enter these codes on the FAFSA in order for colleges to receive their FAFSA
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Early Awareness E-News August 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 8 Summary of Budget Reconciliation Changes for Students and Parents When it comes to paying for college, many students and parents face uncertainty. Borrowing Parent Loans – 2026 and beyond It’s hard to find an equilibrium. Department of Education seeking emergency approval for updates to the 2026-27
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By Marlene Seeklander Student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) program will see interest accrual begin once again. SAVE participants were placed in a zero-interest forbearance period but will see that end on July 31 and interest accrual begin on August 1. Loan repayment amounts for the SAVE program borrowers will
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By Marlene Seeklander Starting your senior year is an exciting time. During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice. This year will be filled with admission applications, scholarship essays, financial aid information, and the need to meet deadlines. Throughout your senior year, continue to build your resume by achieving academic success, as well as
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By Marlene Seeklander The StudentAid.gov site will be unavailable August 2-3, 2025. Federal Student Aid announced that they are completing maintenance to the StudentAid.gov site on August 2-3. Beginning on Saturday, August 2 at 5 p.m. (Eastern) until approximately Noon (Eastern) on Sunday, August 3 the site will be unavailable. Users will not be able to log
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By Marlene Seeklander Schools now have a report available to assist them in understanding the delinquency and default risks of their most recent borrowers – something that will be important as cohort default rates potentially rise. In a July 23 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education announced the availability of the nonpayment rates by institution report, available
