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Verification of Identity Reporting training now available in the FSA Training Center

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals can add to their roster of skills by learning how to use the Verification of Identity tool in the FAFSA Partner Portal. The FSA Training Center now features the “How to Report Verification of Identity Results” microlearning, designed to provide an overview of the verification reporting requirements, including a walkthrough […]

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Work Colleges Program 2026-27 application information

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By Marlene Seeklander Colleges participating in the Work Colleges Program under Federal Work Study program must apply by March 2 if they want to continue participating in the program in the next academic year. A February 18 Electronic Announcement outlined the application process for colleges interested in participating in the Work Colleges Program for the 2026-27

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Nonpayment rates among student loan borrowers put colleges and universities at risk

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By Marlene Seeklander More than 1800 higher education institutions across the country are at risk of losing access to federal student aid due to high rates of nonpayment by student loan borrowers. In a February 18 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education released updated data indicating over 1800 institutions have nonpayment rates at or exceeding 25

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Federal Student Aid system changes may require new firewall settings to maintain access

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By Marlene Seeklander Schools and other organizations may need to act soon to avoid losing access to federal financial aid systems. In a February 18 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education said it plans to implement technical updates on March 8 to the Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG). As a result of these updates, a school

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Draft 2027-28 FAFSA application materials available for comment

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By Marlene Seeklander While students and schools are currently focused on the 2026-27 FAFSA, the Department of Education is looking ahead to next year’s FAFSA to prepare for its launch on October 1, 2026. In a February 13 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education announced the availability of the 2027-28 FAFSA materials for public comment. The

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Comments sought on proposed changes to federal student loan program regulations

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By Marlene Seeklander The Secretary of Education is seeking comments on proposed federal student loan regulatory changes, which stem from legislative action last summer. In a Federal Register Notice published on January 30, 2026, the Secretary proposes to amend some of the regulations governing the Federal student loan programs in order to implement changes that were

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Federal holiday processing and hours for February 16, 2026

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By Marlene Seeklander If your school is open on Monday, February 16, don’t forget that federal offices will be closed to observe Washington’s Birthday. The Department of Education recently announced the processing schedule and customer service hours for the various Federal Student Aid centers. The FAFSA Processing System (FPS) will accept data on February 16 but

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U.S. Treasury seeking input on the future of financial literacy

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By Marlene Seeklander Anyone with an interest in financial literacy and education now has the opportunity to comment on the country’s future direction on the issue. In a February 3 Federal Register Notice, the Treasury published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input to support the annual review of the National Strategy for Financial Literacy. Commenters

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State agencies and membership & advocacy organizations need to register soon for the 2026 FSA Training Conference

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By Marlene Seeklander State higher education agencies and membership & advocacy organizations interested in attending the upcoming Federal Student Aid (FSA) Conference need to complete the lottery submission form prior to the February 13 notification date. The Department of Education previously announced that due to the limited number of seats at the conference site, they would

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Updated 2026-27 Federal School Code List now available

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By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education recently released an updated 2026-27 Federal School Code List, which plays a key role in the FAFSA. The Department announced the availability of the updated 2026–27 Federal School Code (FSC) List of Participating Schools.  Although it’s usually not necessary, students can enter these codes on the FAFSA in order

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