Department of Education

By Catherine Mueller It may not be all the help financial aid professionals need right now in dealing with changes in processes and regulations, but it may answer some questions. In a May 20 Electronic Announcement, the Department said it has received a number of policy questions from the higher education community regarding final regulations, in particular […]

By Catherine Mueller The job of completing reporting and application requirements to participate in Title IV financial aid programs can wait, but the materials to help institutions get ready for the project are available now. In a May 20 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education said the Fiscal Operations Report for 2023–24 and Application to Participate for

By Catherine Mueller To recognize and perhaps encourage postsecondary institutions to develop student success programs on their campus, the Department of Education is considering a new awards program. In the April 25 Federal Register, the Department announced it is interested in developing an award system to recognize institutions of higher education that are supporting success across all

In what it said was in response to requests for additional information, the Department of Education this week provided guidance to postsecondary institutions on the information security requirements under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). In an April 24 Electronic Announcement, the Department provided additional guidance regarding information security certification requirements necessary to ensure compliance with GLBA. According

By Catherine Mueller Financial aid professionals have some leeway in awarding financial aid when it comes to using student records – as long as some guidelines are met. In a April 11 Electronic Announcement (EA), the Department of Education provided additional information about how to treat Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs) affected by errors when making financial aid offers and