By Marlene Seeklander For some students, one of the most challenging parts of the FAFSA is knowing which parent to invite to the FAFSA. The Department of Education has the parent wizard tool available outside of the FAFSA form, making it easier for students, families, and others to make this determination ahead of time. In addition, Mapping Your
Determining the parent for the 2025-26 FAFSA Read More »
By Marlene Seeklander If you plan to take the ACT test this spring, it’s time to get prepared. The regular registration deadline for the April 5 test date is February 28. After that date, late fees apply but you can still register until March 16. For students who plan to take the test on April 5,
Important deadlines coming up for April 5 ACT test date Read More »
By Marlene Seeklander If you’ve ever been curious about the experiments that the Department of Education offers to institutions, you can read more about them in their annual report. The Department of Education recently announced the publication of the 2024 annual report on the ESI Website. The report highlights findings from experiments involving Pell eligible students, Second Chance
Report on 2024 Experimental Sites Initiative available Read More »
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 4 Nondiscrimination obligations of schools and other entities receiving federal financial assistance from the Department of Education Colleges and universities were reminded last week of their obligations to comply with nondiscrimination requirements as a part of receiving federal funding. FAFSA Question 11 updated Institutions will want to take
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – February 20, 2025 Read More »
By Marlene Seeklander While the NSLDS post-screening functionality still isn’t available, schools can continue to download files that include changes in eligibility. In a recent Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education stated that they have uploaded NSLDS Post-screening Eligibility Changes files to TG mailboxes as some schools were experiencing an account access issue that prevented them
Update on accessing NSLDS Post-screening files Read More »
Tip of the Week It’s your time to be heard Providing feedback is important when it comes to making something better – especially when it impacts students and families. While you may have a lot to say on a lot of different issues, right now, the Department of Education recently announced the availability of the
Tip of the Week – February 19, 2025 Read More »
By Marlene Seeklander Institutions will want to take note of a recent update to one of the FAFSA questions. The Department of Education announced an update made to the FAFSA to comply with President Trump’s Executive Order, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government. The update to Question 11
FAFSA Question 11 updated Read More »
By Marlene Seeklander Colleges and universities were reminded last week of their obligations to comply with nondiscrimination requirements as a part of receiving federal funding. In a February 14 Dear Colleague Letter, the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, stressed that discrimination based on race, color, or national origin has been and will continue to
By Marlene Seeklander A seven-month extension on required reporting could be a welcome relief for some schools. In a recent Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education announced the extension of the deadline for evaluating the Completers List and reporting Financial Value Transparency (FVT) and Gainful Employment (GE) data until September 30, 2025. The extension is to
By Marlene Seeklander The 2023-24 Campus-Based program awards will soon be “in the books.” An Electronic Announcement from the Department of Education stated that the 2023-24 Campus-Based program awards closeout will be completed by March 3. The Department uses data from a school’s Fiscal Operations Report for 2023-24 and Application to Participate for 2025-26 (FISAP) to
2023-24 Campus-Based Awards Closeout Read More »
