Tip of the Week Reminder of COD peak processing times Delays in COD processing can be frustrating as you prepare to disburse aid, so you may want to make note of the peak processing times. In a recent announcement, the Department of Education reminds schools that starting in January, processing for the 2024-25 award year […]
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Higher Ed News Vol. 16 – Issue 26 Five steps to correct personal identity information on the FAFSA Even though we all know our own name and other personal information very well, we can’t help but sometimes enter a typo or other mistake on a form. 6 things to know about assets before completing the
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Tip of the Week Mapping Your Future offers helpful tips on FAFSA completion, StudentAid.gov account creation in new videos Students and parents wanting to know about the FAFSA or who need to create a StudentAid.gov account will want to watch the latest videos from Mapping Your Future. The “2025-26 FAFSA and Financial Aid” presentation and
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Tip of the Week It was clear the FAFSA needed to be fixed It was while helping his own daughter complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA, that Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona realized something needed to be fixed. In his remarks today at the virtual Federal Student Aid (FSA) Conference, Cardona acknowledged that the root cause of
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Higher Ed News Vol. 16 – Issue 25 Final 2025-26 forms available at StudentAid.gov Several final 2025-26 forms are available as a resource to assist schools and students. 2024 FSA Training Conference Virtual Event Platform now open The countdown is on for the upcoming Virtual FSA Training Conference to be held December 3-6, and you
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Tip of the Week For your kindness If it weren’t for the kindness of friends and strangers, I am not sure where I would be. When I think about what I am thankful for this holiday season, I am aware of the many times someone helped me. Much of that help has come from family,
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Tip of the Week ED releases 2025-26 College Financing Plan As you prepare for the 2025-26 award year, you may want to implement the new College Financing Plan template. The Department of Education recently announced the release of the 2025-26 College Financing Plan (CFP), formerly known as the Financial Aid Shopping Sheet, a tool that
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Higher Ed News Special Edition The 2025-26 FAFSA is now available to all students The 2025-26 FAFSA is now available to anyone wanting to complete form – even though the beta-testing period is still underway.
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By Catherine Mueller The 2025-26 FAFSA is now available to anyone wanting to complete form – even though the beta-testing period is still underway. Last week, the Department of Education announced that “building on successful testing results” this fall it would expand the online beta testing period to all users before officially releasing the form by
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Higher Ed News Vol. 16 – Issue 24 Guidance issued for the use of FAFSA Data for the application, award, and administration of student aid It’s an important responsibility for financial aid professionals. FISAP edit corrections and updates due December 13, 2024 While submitting the FISAP is behind you, don’t forget to make any needed
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