Keeping up the FAFSA momentum

After years of hard work among financial aid and college access professionals, it was precious good news.  

2026-2027 FAFSA information to be verified and acceptable documentation

Financial aid professionals can now plan for the upcoming FAFSA verification season with the latest guidance from the Department of Education.

Department of Education corrects FAFSA error that impacted financial aid calculation for some applicants

Some FAFSA filers may have received an incorrect determination of their financial aid eligibility due to an error in calculating assets.

Department of Education to debut new portal for institutional reporting of foreign gifts and contracts

With a deadline looming, higher education officials will need to get skilled on using a new portal for reporting foreign gifts and contracts.

Enhancements coming to the E-App in FSA Partner Connect

Financial aid professionals will soon see updates to the Application for Approval to Participate in the Federal Student Financial Assistance Programs, also known as the E-App.

Federal Student Aid reschedules Charges and Credit Balances webinar

Financial aid professionals will soon have the opportunity to watch the cash management webinar – Charges and Credit Balances.

FISAP edit corrections and updates due December 15, 2025

Although submitting the FISAP is behind you, you still can make any needed corrections and updates by December 15.

New COD Common Record XML Schema Version 5.0d now available

Schools will want to make note that a new version of the COD Common Record Extensible Markup Language (XML) Schema 5.0d is now available.

Scholarship opportunities to help students pay for college

Most students know that applying for scholarships takes a lot of work. Successful students know the time spent on scholarships is worth it because of the funds and recognition received.

Paying for college with scholarships

Students who apply for scholarships know it’s the smart way to pay for a college education.

November is National Scholarship Month

Scholarships play a key role in reducing student debt and increasing access to higher education. 

Department provides new student data test files with Budget Reconciliation changes

Colleges and state agencies which receive student FAFSA data can now better prepare for the 2026-27 academic year with some updated test records.                 

Making the commitment to meet scholarship requirements

Not all scholarships are considered “free money.”

The importance of a FAFSA Submission Summary

The FAFSA Submission Summary may be the unsung hero of the financial aid process.

Don’t go into debt for the holidays

In case you haven’t realized it, the holidays are just around the corner.

December tasks for seniors

During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.