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Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 4 Draft 2027-28 FAFSA application materials available for comment While students and schools are currently focused on the 2026-27 FAFSA, the Department of Education is looking ahead to next year’s FAFSA to prepare for its launch on October 1, 2026. Keys to a successful scholarship strategy topic of […]

Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 3 A month that could change a life Financial aid awareness really needs a year-long celebration. Department publishes information to assist schools with reconciling financial aid programs Financial aid professionals looking for a little more guidance on reconciling federal financial aid programs have now received some from the

Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 2 Registration for the 2026 FSA Training Conference requires action by January 23 Schools interested in attending the upcoming Federal Student Aid (FSA) Conference need to act by January 23 to express interest in attending. Department delays collections on student loans Borrowers, who have defaulted on the federal

Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 1 FSA offers “Mid-year Transfer Students” learning track Financial aid administrators often face a complex process for determining eligibility for mid-year transfer students. Peak processing reminders for 2025-26 With the beginning of a new semester and increased demand for financial aid, the Department of Education is reminding schools

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 25 Students completing the FAFSA to be notified about colleges with lower earnings Students completing the FAFSA now have additional information when deciding which college they may want to attend. Federal Student Aid Training Conference to be held March 4-6, 2026 After several years of hosting a virtual

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 24 Keeping up the FAFSA momentum After years of hard work among financial aid and college access professionals, it was precious good news.   2026-2027 FAFSA information to be verified and acceptable documentation Financial aid professionals can now plan for the upcoming FAFSA verification season with the latest

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 23 Upcoming changes to the FSA ID account process Creating a StudentAid.gov account or FSA ID shouldn’t be an obstacle for students and contributors when completing the FAFSA. 2026-27 Federal School Code List of Participating Schools The Federal School Code List – a key component of the FAFSA

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 22 Negotiated rulemaking on budget reconciliation student loan provisions to continue in early November Despite the federal government shutdown, the Department of Education will resume negotiated rulemaking sessions on the student loan provisions which became law under budget reconciliation. 2026-27 FISAP correction deadline approaching While submitting the FISAP

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 21 Resources to make completing the 2026-27 FAFSA even easier Completing the FAFSA usually isn’t difficult, especially if students and families are prepared. Department of Education releases guidance on the use of federal student aid data Schools, state agencies, and contractors all have a role in safeguarding student

Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 20 Department of Education issues reminder: Federal grant funds may not be used on lobbying activity Higher education officials may already know that federal grant funds cannot be used for lobbying efforts but just in case anyone didn’t know, the Department of Education sent out a reminder earlier