Higher Ed News

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.

Updated NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide (July 2026) now available

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.

FTC warns of student loan forgiveness scams

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.

FSA Training Center announces new training opportunities

Financial aid professionals have two new training resources available to help them with some of the recent changes.

FSA announces new regulations training series for August 2026

Financial aid professionals may get answers to the many questions about implementation of new regulations with some upcoming training sessions.

2026-27 FSA Handbook now includes Pell Grant information

Financial aid professionals can now access a key volume of the 2026-27 Federal Student Aid (FSA) Handbook.

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

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.

Future Focus on Financial Aid 

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