Higher Ed News

Vol. 17 – Issue 8

Department of Education seeking public feedback for proposed regulations

The Department of Education is inviting public feedback on several student loan related topics.

What student loan borrowers need to know

Student loan borrowers may feel overwhelmed right now and it may not just be about the amount of debt.

Keys to a successful scholarship strategy topic of upcoming webinar

When it comes to getting money for college, scholarships can be critical.

EDExpress microlearning courses updated

EDExpress users now have six updated microlearning courses available for their training needs.

Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge Transition and updates

Borrowers seeking a TPD Discharge can now submit forms and track their progress at StudentAid.gov.

Updates for borrowers seeking PSLF

Although there have been administrative changes and legal challenges in the federal student loan program in the past several months, the Public Service Loan Program (PSLF) remains a benefit for some borrowers.

Campus-Based Programs 2025-26 Final Funding authorizations now available

Knowing the final amounts of funding is a key component in the 2025-26 award year planning process for financial aid professionals.

Department of Education implements partial fix to correct problem of 2024-25 FAFSA records missing a Student Aid Index

The Department of Education announced it has resolved a problem — for the most part, that is – with 2024-25 FAFSA information that was preventing sools from awarding financial aid to students.

Updates to 2024-25 and 2025-26 FAFSA form processing

Financial Aid Administrators have some new workarounds and functionality to address some of the lingering issues related to 2024-25 and 2025-26 FAFSA form processing.

Building your financial future

Building your financial future can be like building a house

May 9 registration deadline for June ACT test 

Students interested in kicking off the summer by completing a college admissions requirement can register now for the June ACT test.