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Campus-Based school testing for reporting Federal Work Study wages now available

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By Marlene Seeklander Schools needing to report Federal Work Study (FWS) wages are encouraged to send a test file prior to sending data for real. In a recent Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education announced that the FSA Partner and School Relations Center will conduct Campus-Based school testing from May 21 through September 30, 2025, for […]

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Closeout deadline for 2023-24 Direct Loan Program year

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By Marlene Seeklander Schools that have not yet closed out their 2023-24 Direct Loan Program year need to make note of the upcoming closeout deadline. A May 19 Electronic Announcement reminds schools that Thursday, July 31, 2025, is the closeout deadline and last processing day before the end of the program year. This means that all

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Updated draft 2026-27 Federal Student Aid Application materials available

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By Marlene Seeklander Draft versions of the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) are now available for public comment. In a May 16 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education (ED) announced the availability of the draft forms and invited public comments. ED is only seeking comments regarding the FAFSA form and the FAFSA Submission

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Use and Disclosure of Federal Tax information and FAFSA Data training available

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By Marlene Seeklander New financial aid professionals will likely benefit the most from a new training course on the handling of student data, but experienced professionals may want to attend the course as a refresher. The FSA Training Center includes a learning track – 2025-26 Use and Disclosure of Federal Tax Information and FAFSA Data –

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Recent Federal Student Aid webinar recordings available

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By Marlene Seeklander If you missed any of the recent Federal Student Aid (FSA) webinars or want to watch them again, the recordings are available for viewing. By logging into the FSA Training Center, you can choose Recorded Webinars and Training from the black main menu bar and then select Webinar and Training Videos from the

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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – May 15, 2025

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Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 10 National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) post-screening functionality to resume Financial aid professionals will – hopefully – see the return of the automated NSLDS post-screening functionality soon. Mapping Your Future flyer to help colleges provide repayment information to former students The Department of Education is extending an

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Department of Education seeks comments and recommendations for the collection of FAFSA information

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By Marlene Seeklander Anyone who has ideas on how the Department of Education could minimize the administrative burden of the 2026-27 FAFSA on applicants, has an opportunity now to submit their recommendations.  In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Department of Education is soliciting written comments and recommendations for the collection of FAFSA information. A

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Policy changes and new self-service options for access to Federal Student Aid systems

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals will lose access to Federal Student Aid systems faster under new rules to be implemented this month but will also be able to restore their access faster with some new self-service options. In a recent Electronic Announcement, Federal Student Aid (FSA) stated that on May 18, 2025, they will implement

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