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Financial aid professionals can prepare now for fall reporting and application process

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By Marlene Seeklander For those financial aid professionals who want to get a head start on preparing for the 2027-28 Fiscal Operations Report for 2025-26 and Application to Participate for 2027-28 (FISAP), draft materials are now available. In a May 7 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education provided draft versions of the FISAP, including instructions and […]

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Schools reminded of renewal of annual registration with federal government

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By Marlene Seeklander As part of the process to participate in federal financial aid programs, all postsecondary institutions must regularly renew their registration with the federal government. In a May 5 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education said an institution’s Unique Entity ID (UEI) must be verified in the General Services Administration System for Award Management (SAM)

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Colleges implementing new rules for federal student loan programs

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By Marlene Seeklander Along with all of the tasks at the academic year end and the awarding of aid for the next year, financial aid professionals are also in the middle of implementing new federal student loan rules. On Friday, May 1, the Department of Education published the final regulations in the Federal Register for

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EDExpress for Windows 2026-27, Release 2.0 now available

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By Marlene Seeklander Several resources are now available for EDExpress users with Release 2.0 of the 2026-27 EDExpress for Windows software. Federal Student Aid recently announced the availability of EDExpress for Windows 2026-27, Release 2.0, which is available in the Software and Other Tools area of the Knowledge Center website. This release includes full Pell Grant, Direct

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Updated 2026-27 Federal School Code List released

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By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education recently released an updated 2026-27 Federal School Code List, which plays a key role in the FAFSA. The Department announced the availability of the updated 2026–27 Federal School Code (FSC) List of Participating Schools.  Although it’s usually not necessary, students can enter these codes on the FAFSA in order

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Early Awareness E-News – May 2026

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Early Awareness E-News May 2026Vol. 18 – Issue 5 Continuing the financial literacy month celebration Financial literacy is a year-long concern. Combating Federal Student Aid fraud across the country Students and families should benefit from federal financial aid instead of criminals. Real-time fraud detection announced for FAFSA With fraud prevention becoming an increasingly critical issue,

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May checklist for high school seniors

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By Marlene Seeklander As your senior year winds down, you may find yourself distracted with plans for prom, your graduation celebration, and summer. Don’t forget to stay focused on school so you can finish your high school career strong. Below is a checklist of things you should complete during the month of May:

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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – April 30, 2026

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Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 9 Real-time fraud detection capability launched in FAFSA form To thwart would-be fraudsters, the financial aid application process now includes an identity screening process. Real-time FAFSA fraud detection webinar announced Financial aid professionals can learn more about the new real-time FAFSA fraud detection in an upcoming webinar. Schools

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Real-time fraud detection capability launched in FAFSA form

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By Marlene Seeklander To thwart would-be fraudsters, the financial aid application process now includes an identity screening process. In an April 27 press release, the Department of Education said that effective immediately, they have launched a new, real-time fraud detection capability for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Every applicant will be evaluated

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