Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 6 Letter to education stakeholders from Acting Under Secretary James Bergeron The FAFSA and student loan servicing are two areas left unimpacted by the recent Department of Education layoffs, according to a letter sent out late last week. Updated School Participation Division contact information Schools with questions related […]
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Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 5 Two-day live virtual training course on Policies and Procedures being offered by FSA The power of the written word is epitomized in the Policies and Procedures manual. More upcoming FSA Wednesday Webinars announced College financial aid staff have the opportunity to increase their professional knowledge by attending
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Early Awareness E-News March 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 3 A key strategy for choosing the right college for you It’s always nice to have options. Five traits for a successful future Graduation is a major milestone for high school students. This season’s lineup on the Mapping Your Future YouTube channel An online video can sometimes
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Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 4 Nondiscrimination obligations of schools and other entities receiving federal financial assistance from the Department of Education Colleges and universities were reminded last week of their obligations to comply with nondiscrimination requirements as a part of receiving federal funding. FAFSA Question 11 updated Institutions will want to take
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Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 3 2025-2026 Federal Pell Grant award amounts The minimum and maximum Federal Pell Grant amount for 2025-2026 remains unchanged from 2024-2025. Draft 2026-27 FAFSA application materials available for comment While many students and parents are completing the 2025-26 FAFSA, the Department of Education is already looking ahead to
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Early Awareness E-News February 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 2 What does dependent mean for the FAFSA? Not claimed as a dependent on your parent’s taxes? Questions to ask yourself before applying for scholarships Students should apply for as many scholarships as possible. Four tips to avoid missing important scholarship deadlines If you don’t meet the
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Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 2 FSA Training Center releases new learning tracks Federal Student Aid is offering more training to help financial aid professionals prepare for and manage the 2025-26 processing cycle. Federal Loan Servicing Center closures due to hazardous weather conditions Severe weather and resulting closures are unpredictable, but the Department
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Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 1 Federal government closures on Thursday, January 9, 2025 You will want to make note that the federal government offices will be closed on January 9 for a National Day of Mourning and some processing may be impacted. Partial version of 2025-2026 COD Technical Reference available Another tool
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Early Awareness E-News January 2025Vol. 17 – Issue 1 Create your StudentAid.gov account updated flyer available Students and parents setting up an FSA ID find it easy to do so, but there are some important tips to avoid account problems in the future. A few tips for creating an FSA ID Creating a StudentAid.gov account isn’t
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Higher Ed News Vol. 16 – Issue 26 Five steps to correct personal identity information on the FAFSA Even though we all know our own name and other personal information very well, we can’t help but sometimes enter a typo or other mistake on a form. 6 things to know about assets before completing the
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