Author name: Marlene Seeklander

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Important financial aid processing volumes added to 2026-27 FSA Handbook

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals can now access two key volumes recently added to the 2026-27 FSA Handbook. The Department of Education announced that the following volumes of the 2026-27 FSA Handbook are now available: Volume 3: Academic Calendars, Cost of Attendance, and Packaging – provides information on academic calendars, payment periods, and disbursement requirements for

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Data submission deadline reminder for 2025-26 TEACH Grant

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By Marlene Seeklander Schools participating in the TEACH Grant program face an important upcoming deadline for the 2025-26 award year. In a recent Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education announced that the closeout deadline for the 2025-26 award year for the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is September 30, 2026. This

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EDExpress Service Releases for 2025-26 and 2026-27 now available

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By Marlene Seeklander EDExpress for Windows users have new service releases available for 2025-26 and 2026-27 that resolve software issues and update enrollment-related fields. In a July 1 Electronic Announcement, Federal Student Aid announced new service releases for EDExpress for Windows 2025–26, Release 2.0 and EDExpress for Windows 2026-27, Release 2.0. Updates in the service releases

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State Workforce Pell Certification Form now available

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By Marlene Seeklander Schools seeking approval from the Department of Education to offer eligible workforce programs can now access the required certification form. In a July 1 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education (the Department) announced that the State Workforce Pell Certification Form is now available for eligible institutions seeking approval from the Department. As part

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National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) updates as a result of new provisions

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By Marlene Seeklander When it comes to NSLDS reporting, financial aid professionals can leave some of the optional fields blank in the next report. However, in doing so, they are indicating their school’s intent to early implement some of the provisions of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. In a July 1 Electronic Announcement, the Department

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Early Awareness E-News – July 2026

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Early Awareness E-News July 2026Vol. 18 – Issue 7 Federal student loan borrowers to get rate reduction for enrollment in autopay Federal student loan borrowers could save some money on their student loans if they enroll in autopay. Real-Time FAFSA results now available Students completing the FASA will no longer have to wait to view

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Tip of the Week – July 1, 2026

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Tip of the Week It’s been a fireworks show For many of us, the highlight of July 4th is the fireworks show. It’s always been one of my favorite things, especially seeing the night sky light up with the vibrant colors and patterns produced by the fireworks and hearing the “oohs and aahs” of the

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July checklist for high school graduates

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By Marlene Seeklander During your senior year, you made a lot of decisions, including finalizing your college choice. This year was filled with submitting admission applications, scholarship essays, financial aid information, and deadlines. Below are the tasks you should complete during the month of July: Congratulations! It’s time to get ready to start your life after

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How to master the art of being a good student

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By Catherine Mueller No one enters college with a plan to fail. Well, at least no one who is serious about their education. However, some students do fail – despite their desire to succeed. What do successful students do to achieve their educational goals? Successful students employ strategies to master the art of being a good

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Schools can set lower, program specific student loan limits

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By Marlene Seeklander As of July 1, schools can establish lower annual loan limits for specific programs, beginning with the 2026-27 award year. In a June 26 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education announced that the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (the Act) allows schools to set lower annual loan limits for specific programs, provided

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