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Federal Student Aid announces changes to the FSA Partner Connect training

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals now have access to updated financial aid training materials in what should be an easier-to-navigate training center. Federal Student Aid (FSA) recently announced that they made changes to the FSA Partner Connect training that is available on the FSA Training Center.  According to the announcement, FSA revised existing training courses

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Key differences between internships, apprenticeships, work-study and part-time jobs

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By Catherine Mueller Add some on-the-job experience to your education and you are positioning yourself for a successful career. After all, most employers want to know that you have both classroom education and hands-on experience no matter what career field you’ve chosen – whether it’s a technical or building trade, an art or craftsman skill, or

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A handy packing list with everything you need for college

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By Marlene Seeklander Graduation ceremonies have recently wrapped up for students, and it won’t be long before move-in day on college campuses. If you plan to live in a residence hall for the fall semester, you can start preparing now by knowing what you plan to take with you. The Mapping Your Future Packing list for

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New training course focusing on changes from new regulations now available in the FSA Training Center

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals may have questions about how the new regulations will impact the various Federal Student Aid (FSA) systems. FSA recently announced a new learning opportunity – FSA Systems Changes Resulting from OBBBA – that will increase knowledge of the FAFSA Partner Portal (FPP), the Common Origination and Disbursement System (COD), and

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Closeout deadline nearing for 2024-25 Direct Loan Program year

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By Marlene Seeklander Schools that have not yet closed out their 2024-25 Direct Loan Program year will need to make note of the upcoming closeout deadline. A May 20 Electronic Announcement reminds schools that Friday, July 31, 2026, is the closeout deadline and last processing day before the end of the program year. This means that

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Campus-Based school testing is now available for reporting Federal Work Study wages

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By Marlene Seeklander Schools can now send a test file of Federal Work Study (FWS) wages prior to sending data for real. In a recent Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education announced that the FSA Partner and School Relations Center will conduct Campus-Based school testing from May 19 through September 30, 2026, for reporting Federal Work

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Final regulations on Workforce Pell and other Pell Grant student eligibility published

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid administrators now have access to the final regulations that impact Federal Pell Grant student eligibility and establish the new Workforce Pell program. On May 18, the Department of Education issued the final regulations in the Federal Register that have a significant impact on Federal Pell Grant eligibility. The statutory changes, which

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