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Updated draft 2026-27 Federal Student Aid Application materials available

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By Marlene Seeklander Draft versions of the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) are now available for public comment. In a May 16 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education (ED) announced the availability of the draft forms and invited public comments. ED is only seeking comments regarding the FAFSA form and the FAFSA Submission […]

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Use and Disclosure of Federal Tax information and FAFSA Data training available

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By Marlene Seeklander New financial aid professionals will likely benefit the most from a new training course on the handling of student data, but experienced professionals may want to attend the course as a refresher. The FSA Training Center includes a learning track – 2025-26 Use and Disclosure of Federal Tax Information and FAFSA Data –

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Recent Federal Student Aid webinar recordings available

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By Marlene Seeklander If you missed any of the recent Federal Student Aid (FSA) webinars or want to watch them again, the recordings are available for viewing. By logging into the FSA Training Center, you can choose Recorded Webinars and Training from the black main menu bar and then select Webinar and Training Videos from the

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Department of Education seeks comments and recommendations for the collection of FAFSA information

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By Marlene Seeklander Anyone who has ideas on how the Department of Education could minimize the administrative burden of the 2026-27 FAFSA on applicants, has an opportunity now to submit their recommendations.  In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Department of Education is soliciting written comments and recommendations for the collection of FAFSA information. A

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Policy changes and new self-service options for access to Federal Student Aid systems

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals will lose access to Federal Student Aid systems faster under new rules to be implemented this month but will also be able to restore their access faster with some new self-service options. In a recent Electronic Announcement, Federal Student Aid (FSA) stated that on May 18, 2025, they will implement

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FSA Partner Connect to add new features, including the transition of SAIG Enrollment

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals and other FSA partners will soon see more changes to FSA Partner Connect – the digital front door and one-stop-shop for Federal Student Aid. A May 8 Electronic Announcement stated that starting in July 2025, FSA Partner Connect will become the primary enrollment and user management service for FSA. The

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Updated foreign gift and contract data reported by institutions

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By Marlene Seeklander Colleges and universities have reported additional foreign gifts and contracts valued at approximately $290 million since last July, according to an announcement from the Department of Education. In a May 9 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) provided updated information about foreign gifts and contracts reported by

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Mapping Your Future flyer to help colleges provide repayment information to former students

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By Marlene Seeklander By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education is extending an urgent “ask” of colleges to help with default prevention. In a May 5 Electronic Announcement the Department of Education reminds schools that the federal student loan programs are a shared responsibility between student borrowers, the Department, and participating schools, with borrowers having the primary

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Direct Loan fees and TEACH Grant award amounts set for 2025-26

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By Marlene Seeklander There’s good news for Direct Loan borrowers and students receiving TEACH Grant awards in the next academic year, as the Direct Loan fees and TEACH award amounts remain unchanged. A recent Electronic Announcement outlined the sequester-required increases to Direct Loan fees and sequester-required reductions in TEACH Grant award amounts. These apply to loans

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Department clarifies process on changing accreditors, expands options for schools

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By Marlene Seeklander Colleges thinking of switching or adding accreditors should find the process easier under new guidance issued recently by the Department of Education. A May 1 Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) from James P. Bergeron Deputy Under Secretary, outlined information regarding the process to change or add an accrediting agency and to submit all materials

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