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Two important steps to make completing the 2027-28 FAFSA even easier

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By Marlene Seeklander Completing the FAFSA usually isn’t difficult, especially if students and families are prepared. There are two important steps when preparing to complete the 2027-28 FAFSA: Setting up StudentAid.gov account (also known as creating an FSA ID) is the first step when completing the FAFSA. To assist students and parents with setting up the

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NSLDS Earning Accountability User Guide released

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals have a new tool available to help them comply with the earnings accountability reporting requirement. Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced that the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) reference tool – NSLDS Earnings Accountability User Guide is now available and provides instructions and guidance for schools in order to comply

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Federal Student Aid migrating to new “sender” email addresses

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals, students, and parents will soon see new “sender” email addresses when receiving communications from Federal Student Aid (FSA). In a November 5 Electronic Announcement, FSA announced that starting this fall they are changing the email address used to send critical information and announcements. FSA will migrate outbound email communications from

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Veterans Day holiday closings for November 11

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By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education is among the federal offices closed for the Veterans Day federal holiday on Wednesday, November 11. The November 4 Electronic Announcement states that the Federal Student Aid (FSA) offices and most contact centers will be closed on November 11. All FSA websites will be operational on the holiday. The

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FSA Training Center back online

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals once again have access to the FSA Training Center. In a November 5 update to an October 21 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education announced that the emergency updates have been completed, and the website is back online. If users discover anything that doesn’t work as expected, the Department welcomes

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Determining the parent for the 2027-28 FAFSA

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By Marlene Seeklander For some students, one of the most challenging parts of the FAFSA is knowing which parent to invite as a contributor. The Department of Education provides a 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

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Solution implemented for dual tax filers when completing the 2027-28 FAFSA 

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By Marlene Seeklander The 2027-28 FAFSA now makes things a little easier for those who file an income tax return with both the IRS and a U.S. territory. In an October 28 update to a previous Electronic Announcement, Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced that it implemented a solution allowing dual tax filers to indicate they have

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Tip of the Week – November 4, 2026

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Tip of the Week The all-too familiar feeling of working in financial aid The following feelings may be all too familiar to you: your heart starts racing, you feel the tension rising in your neck and shoulders, or your heart starts beating rapidly. With all the changes and confusion with financial aid recently, it’s probably

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FISAP edit corrections and updates due December 15, 2026

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By Marlene Seeklander The deadline for submitting the FISAP is past, but financial aid professionals, who need to make some corrections or updates to the form, receive some grace in the form of a second deadline. In a recent Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education reminds schools that any changes, corrections, or edits to the recent FISAP

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