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New training tracks available on the FSA Training Center

By Marlene Seeklander Anyone who works in financial aid knows there’s always more to learn. Training opportunities can be an invaluable resource to financial aid professionals. The Federal Student Aid Training Center has announced two new training tracks, including:   Prison Education Programs Learning Track – This track has been updated with new guidance and outlines the […]

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Tip of the Week – November 13, 2024

Tip of the Week Reminder of a post-holiday deadline Not to ruin the upcoming holidays for anyone but maybe this reminder can help you get ahead of things. The Department of Education issued an Electronic Announcement on November 13, reminding schools of two Financial Value Transparency/Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) requirements that must be completed by January

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Guidance issued for the use of FAFSA Data for the application, award, and administration of student aid

By Marlene Seeklander It’s an important responsibility for financial aid professionals. Knowing how to properly use and protect the sensitive information provided by students and their families is a key component in the administration of student aid programs. An Electronic Announcement released by the Department of Education addresses the permitted and prohibited use of personally identifiable

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Decommissioning of CPS and FAA Access

By Marlene Seeklander Two longtime Department of Education resources are being retired. The Department of Education announced that with the closing of the 2023-24 award year in mid-September, they are now in the process of retiring the Central Processing System (CPS) and the FAA Access to CPS Online website. Starting with the 2024-25 award year, CPS

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Department of Education Webinar: Preparing for 2025-26 and Updates on 2024-25

By Marlene Seeklander Receive updates from the Department of Education on 2024-25 processing and preparing for 2025-26 in an upcoming webinar. On Friday, November 8, from 3-4 p.m. (Eastern Time), the Department of Education will host a webinar to provide updates on the 2024-25 processing as well as an update on the 2025-26 FAFSA beta testing

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FISAP edit corrections and updates due December 13, 2024

By Marlene Seeklander While submitting the FISAP is behind you, don’t forget to make any needed corrections and updates by December 13. In a recent Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education reminds schools that any changes, corrections, or edits to the recent FISAP must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern time (ET) on Friday,

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Tip of the Week – November 6, 2024

Tip of the Week An offering of thanks to our veterans To those veterans who have sacrificed and served our country, we owe much. Veterans’ educational benefits is one way as a country we can express our gratitude. But understanding veteran education benefits can be a challenge – especially with different programs, different eligibility criteria

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Registration deadline nearing for December ACT test date

By Catherine Mueller Students interested in taking the December ACT test should register soon. The regular registration deadline was Friday, November 8 for the December 14 ACT test. Students can register for the December test up until November 22 but will have to pay a late fee with their registration. The next ACT test date is

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