Higher Ed News

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 6 Letter to education stakeholders from Acting Under Secretary James Bergeron The FAFSA and student loan servicing are two areas left unimpacted by the recent Department of Education layoffs, according to a letter sent out late last week. Updated School Participation Division contact information Schools with questions related […]

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 5 Two-day live virtual training course on Policies and Procedures being offered by FSA The power of the written word is epitomized in the Policies and Procedures manual. More upcoming FSA Wednesday Webinars announced College financial aid staff have the opportunity to increase their professional knowledge by attending

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 4 Nondiscrimination obligations of schools and other entities receiving federal financial assistance from the Department of Education Colleges and universities were reminded last week of their obligations to comply with nondiscrimination requirements as a part of receiving federal funding. FAFSA Question 11 updated Institutions will want to take

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 3 2025-2026 Federal Pell Grant award amounts The minimum and maximum Federal Pell Grant amount for 2025-2026 remains unchanged from 2024-2025. Draft 2026-27 FAFSA application materials available for comment While many students and parents are completing the 2025-26 FAFSA, the Department of Education is already looking ahead to

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 2 FSA Training Center releases new learning tracks Federal Student Aid is offering more training to help financial aid professionals prepare for and manage the 2025-26 processing cycle. Federal Loan Servicing Center closures due to hazardous weather conditions Severe weather and resulting closures are unpredictable, but the Department

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 1 Federal government closures on Thursday, January 9, 2025 You will want to make note that the federal government offices will be closed on January 9 for a National Day of Mourning and some processing may be impacted. Partial version of 2025-2026 COD Technical Reference available Another tool

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

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

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.

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