Higher Ed News

Online training available for completing the 2027-28 FISAP

In addition to many responsibilities, financial aid professionals have an important responsibility coming up – completing the FISAP (fiscal reports and application to participate in federal financial aid).

Guidance released on FVT/GE Data Reporting and STATS early implementation

Institutions now have guidance from the Department of Education about the Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) data reporting requirements, as well as the option to early implement the new Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability data collection.

Schools identifying as public institutions must maintain documentation

Schools that identify as public institutions for purposes of the federal student aid programs must maintain documentation stating as much and must be ready to provide it to the Department of Education when requested.

2027-28 FAFSA beta testing phase one launched

Students in a handful of select locations could have the opportunity to complete the 2027-28 FAFSA early as a part of the Department of Education’s beta testing.

Department publishes additional materials for the 2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook

Financial aid professionals can now access supporting materials for the 2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook.

COD system peak processing reminders for 2026-27 award year

As schools are ramping up for the start of another academic year, the COD system is doing the same.

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

The Department of Education has once 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.

A higher education battle

It seemed like all hope was lost.

What can you withstand?

Growing up in the Ozarks and now living in Texas, I’ve had my share of snake encounters.