We could all use a hero right now. For followers of the Paris Olympics with all of its controversies, that hero is a young man from Massachusetts – also known as the Clark Kent of the pommel horse. The FAFSA has also had its share of controversies this year, and the Department of Education’s news […]
Higher Ed News Vol. 16 – Issue 16 Helping homeless youth get access to education – the new rules for 2024-25 Youth dealing with homelessness face many challenges, but access to education shouldn’t be one. Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment FAQs available Staying on top of new regulations and getting answers to your questions
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By Catherine Mueller A recent upgrade in NSLDS has prompted the Department of Education to recommend all professional users of the system update their credentials. In a July 22 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education said it recently upgraded the NSLDS Reports Tool on the NSLDS Professional Access website and the upgrade resulted in invalid
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By Catherine Mueller Coming to a resolution on some issues is not always easy. And when it comes to resolving conflicting information on a FAFSA, financial aid professionals now have some more steps to take. In a July 24 Update to June 17 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education revised the instructions with additional steps
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By Catherine Mueller Not to ruin anyone’s summertime vibe, but just a reminder – it won’t be long now before fall semester tuition bills come due. If you are running short of funds, there are some actions you can take now if you are worried about paying for college this fall: Students have other options as
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By Catherine Mueller An internship may serve as a sort of trial run, but it can also be so much more for both the student and the employer. Through internship programs, students learn new skills and explore career opportunities while employers gain new talent and possible long-term employees. If you are a student considering an internship,
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Now that we’re all enjoying a little quiet time before the students return… Okay, okay, before you start throwing things and anyone gets hurt, we really know there’s never any quiet time in financial aid or higher education, and this past year has put the exclamation point on that fact. If you were lucky enough
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Higher Ed News Vol. 16 – Issue 15 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Processing Resumes Borrowers seeking Public Service Loan Forgiveness should check their StudentAid.gov accounts in the next few months to determine their progress toward that goal. 2025-26 FAFSA tentatively scheduled for October 1 release There’s no definitive answer yet for those up-and-coming high school seniors wondering
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By Marlene Seeklander Now might be a good time to consider a password manager if you are accessing any of the Department of Education’s systems to manage federal financial aid. In a July 1 Electronic Announcement, the Department said it is implementing new password requirements for its systems accessed by many of its industry partners.
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I’m not trying to impress you with my clairvoyance, but I predict your office is going to continue be busy for the next several weeks. Now that I’ve stunned you with my powers, let me say that you will also be dealing with some pretty irrational people who don’t understand how financial aid works and
