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 Loan, and TEACH grant functionality for the 2026-27 award year, as well as functionality for reporting Federal Work-Study (FWS) student data using the Campus-Based common record schema.
Several major enhancements related to the Budget Reconciliation Bill are part of the release, including the new and revised fields that were recently implemented to the 2026-27 Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR), implementation of Workforce Pell, and Direct Loan limits. Since rulemaking is currently in process for many of the new provisions from the Budget Reconciliation Bill, any changes from the forthcoming regulations would be provided at a later date.
Resources available on the Knowledge Center website:
- Installation Guide for EDExpress for Windows 2026-27, which provides technical and installation guidance.
- EDExpress for Windows 2026-27, Release 2.0 Cover Letter, which provides critical information regarding enhancements and other updates.
- EDExpress for Windows 2026-27, Release 2.0 Desk Reference, which includes step-by-step guidance regarding the Pell Grant and Direct Loan functionality.
- EDExpress 2026-27, Release 2.0 Software Full Download, which includes a link to download the program as a single file. The software file will begin downloading when you click on the link.
- EDExpress for Windows 2026-2027 Packaging Technical Reference (April 2026), which includes revisions related to updated legislative functionality in Release 2.0.
Questions can be directed to the FPS Help Desk at 1-800-330-5947 or by email at support@fps.ed.gov.
