Tip of the Week 2026-27 FAFSA Preview Presentation now available Financial aid and college access professionals can now access Information and screenshots for the 2026-27 FAFSA to use for planning purposes, communicating changes, and training. An August 14 Electronic Announcement from Federal Student Aid (FSA) includes a presentation and PDF file with information and screenshots of the […]
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Tip of the Week Breaking News – FAFSA Central to feature latest updates Anyone interested in what’s happening with the FAFSA now has a new virtual “woodstove” of sorts to gather around and get the latest news. The Department of Education recently launched FAFSA Central, a hub for regular updates for the community about the
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Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 16 Nonpayment Rates by Institution report now available in the Federal Student Aid Data Center Schools now have a report available to assist them in understanding the delinquency and default risks of their most recent borrowers – something that will be important as cohort default rates potentially rise.
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Tip of the Week 2026-27 FAFSA available in beta testing for some applicants Some students will have an opportunity to complete the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early. Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced that the 2026-27 FAFSA is currently open to a limited number of students and contributors in their early testing
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Early Awareness E-News August 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 8 Summary of Budget Reconciliation Changes for Students and Parents When it comes to paying for college, many students and parents face uncertainty. Borrowing Parent Loans – 2026 and beyond It’s hard to find an equilibrium. Department of Education seeking emergency approval for updates to the 2026-27
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Tip of the Week Department of Education seeking emergency approval for updates to the 2026-27 FAFSA The Department of Education is calling for emergency action to ensure a timely release of the 2026-27 FAFSA. In a Federal Register Notice published on July 29, the Department of Education is requesting emergency processing and Office of Budget
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Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 15 Certain Budget Reconciliation Bill changes effective upon enactment Financial aid administrators will want to make note that certain provisions of the Budget Reconciliation Bill were effective upon enactment. Borrowing Parent Loans – 2026 and beyond It’s hard to find an equilibrium. Changes to V4 and V5 verification
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By Marlene Seeklander A financial aid offer is often a key component of the college decision making process. Financial aid offers are not always alike and comparing offers can be challenging. To effectively review offers, here are some key points: While financial aid offers may differ in appearance from college to college, this sample College Financing
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Tip of the Week Borrowing Parent Loans – 2026 and beyond It’s hard to find an equilibrium. When it comes to Parent PLUS Loans, the ability of parents to borrow up to the cost of attendance minus any financial aid, meant students could attend any college where they were admitted. But it also meant parents
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By Marlene Seeklander To add or update staff access to federal student aid systems, schools will now make those changes through FSA Partner Connect. In a July 14 Electronic Announcement, Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced that FSA Partner Connect is now the primary enrollment and user management service for schools and other organizations. This allows them
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