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Answers to your questions about federal regulations in effect this summer

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By Catherine Mueller It may not be all the help financial aid professionals need right now in dealing with changes in processes and regulations, but it may answer some questions. In a May 20 Electronic Announcement, the Department said it has received a number of policy questions from the higher education community regarding final regulations, in particular […]

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Department posts final 2025-26 FISAP Form and related materials

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By Catherine Mueller The job of completing reporting and application requirements to participate in Title IV financial aid programs can wait, but the materials to help institutions get ready for the project are available now. In a May 20 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education said the Fiscal Operations Report for 2023–24 and Application to Participate for

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Holiday closings offer opportunity to take much-needed break

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By Catherine Mueller Financial aid professionals have always worked long hours but that’s been especially true the past several months. Hopefully, the upcoming holiday weekend will provide an opportunity to get away from work. Federal offices, including the Department of Education and Federal Student Aid processors and contact centers will close for the Memorial Day federal

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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – May 9, 2024

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Higher Ed News Vol. 16 – Issue 10 Brookings article recommends actions to minimize postsecondary enrollment declines caused by FAFSA problems Many have predicted the problems with the 2024-25 FAFSA will have an impact on college enrollment this fall. Accessing the 2024-25 FAFSA may be easier now for those without a Social Security number The

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Accessing the 2024-25 FAFSA may be easier now for those without a Social Security number

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By Catherine Mueller The gate restricting entry to the FAFSA for some students and their parents has been opened by the Department of Education. In an Electronic Announcement this week, the U.S. Department of Education said it would allow students, whose parents may not have a Social Security number, to immediately access the 2024-25 FAFSA online after creating

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Five facts everyone should know about parent student loans

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By Catherine Mueller Saving for college can be tough. With costs of just about every living expense continuing to rise, setting aside money for a child’s education may have been challenging. Even if a family has managed to save some money, it may not be enough to cover all of a student’s college expenses. Parents who

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