2025-2026 FAFSA will be available on or before December 1

To have time for more testing, the release of the 2025-26 FAFSA will be delayed until on or before December 1.

The FAFSA impact – 8 things to discuss

You might be tired of talking about it.

Student Debt Relief Opt-Out Update

It may be hard to comprehend why they would opt out, but student loan borrowers can do just that under a recently announced student loan debt relief program.

More student loan borrowers might be eligible for debt relief this fall

If you have a federally held student loan, you might be eligible for student debt relief under draft rules that have been proposed.

Reallocation of 2023-24 campus-based funds

The clock is ticking for schools to release any 2023-24 campus-based funds which haven’t been used.

Means-Tested Benefits Outreach Guidance

Students who struggle with their basic needs and living expenses may benefit from direct outreach efforts about federal benefits programs.

Keeping students safe on campus – schools allowed to share additional information on hate crimes

In response to what it says are growing concerns about acts of hate on college campuses, the Department of Education reminds schools they can share additional information about hate crimes.

2024-25 FSA Fundamentals Training Series launched

Learning the fundamentals is essential for anyone taking on a new job, but it’s especially true in the world of financial aid.

Updated 2024-25 award year learning tracks and FSA basic training

Ongoing training is something that just comes with the territory of being a financial aid administrator.

FISAP for 2023-24 and Application to Participate for 2025-26 now available at COD website

In the midst of processing FAFSAs and making corrections, schools are facing a couple of important deadlines early this fall.