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Identity fraud detection system now in FAFSA

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By Catherine Mueller To thwart would-be fraudsters, the financial aid application now includes an identity screening process. Earlier this year, the Department of Education launched a new, real-time fraud detection capability for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Every applicant will be evaluated in real-time through a risk-based identity screening. Applicants who display

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FAFSA results now available in real time

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By Catherine Mueller Students completing the FAFSA will no longer have to wait to view their FAFSA Submission Summary. This summer, the U.S. Department of Education announced they have launched a processing enhancement that allows students to immediately view their FAFSA Submission Summary when signing and submitting an initial application or correction of a 2025-26 or

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August 14 early registration deadline for September ACT test 

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By Marlene Seeklander Students can get a head start on completing a college admissions requirement by registering now for the September ACT test. The early registration deadline for the September 19, 2026, test is August 14, with the late registration deadline on September 1. Registration takes about 30 minutes to complete and requires students to register

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Tip of the Week – July 29, 2026

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Tip of the Week Federal Student Aid fraud alert from U.S. Department of the Treasury Fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated, particularly when it comes to federal student aid fraud. According to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), colleges are seeing an increase in “ghost students,” stolen identities, synthetic identities, AI-generated documents, and other methods used

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Financial Aid Offers – A closer look

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By Marlene Seeklander A financial aid offer is often a key component of the college decision making process. Financial aid offers are not always alike and comparing offers can be challenging. To effectively review offers, here are some key points: While financial aid offers may differ in appearance from college to college, this sample College Financing

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Strategies for students (and parents) when money for college runs short

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By Catherine Mueller Not to ruin anyone’s summertime vibe, but just a reminder – it won’t be long now before fall semester tuition bills come due. If you are running short of funds, there are some actions you can take now if you are worried about paying for college this fall: Students have other options as

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Report of foreign involvement in U.S. higher education delayed

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By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education has again pushed back its planned publication of all foreign sources of ownership, gifts or contracts involving those institutions of higher education required to submit reports. In a July 24 update to a July 6 Electronic Announcement, the Department has agreed to delay the planned publication of the names

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Updated NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide (July 2026) now available

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals now have a new enrollment reporting guide, updated with information on reporting enrollment statuses related to the new Return to Title IV Funds withdrawal exemption. On July 27, the Department of Education announced an updated version of the Enrollment Reporting Guide. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for NSLDS enrollment reporting.

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FTC warns of student loan forgiveness scams

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By Marlene Seeklander The Federal Trade Commission is reminding student loan borrowers how to avoid debt relief scams, after news of a court-issued orders banning Nevada-based operators from engaging in the debt relief industry. In a July 21 press release, the FTC said that Dennise Merdjanian, an operator of a student loan debt forgiveness scheme, will

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Reminders for the Fiscal Operations Report for 2025–26 and Application to Participate for 2027–28 (FISAP)

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By Marlene Seeklander While financial aid professionals are in the midst of dealing with implanting new regulatory changes in addition to their usual workload for the upcoming school year, the deadline for another important responsibility isn’t far away.   In a July 20 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education reminded schools about the availability of the 2027-28

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