Registration for the 2026 FSA Training Conference requires action by January 23

Schools interested in attending the upcoming Federal Student Aid (FSA) Conference need to act by January 23 to express interest in attending.

Department delays collections on student loans

Borrowers, who have defaulted on the federal student loans, received a temporary reprieve recently with a decision to delay collections activities.

Acceptable identity verification methods 

Identity theft is a problem worldwide creating high costs and damaging reputations for companies, organizations, and even higher education institutions.  

New NSLDS guide and record layouts for 2026

With the beginning of the new year, financial aid professionals and others who use the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) now have some new tools for using the system.

Winter 2026 Wednesday Webinars announced by Federal Student Aid

Financial aid professionals can make note of some upcoming Wednesday Webinars offered by Federal Student Aid (FSA).

Requirements for Title IV disbursement reporting, excess cash, and reconciliation

College financial aid and business professionals manage many critical responsibilities.

Department issues updated signature requirements for the Program Participation Agreement

In response to a legal challenge, the Department of Education revised the requirements for an authorized representative of an institution to sign the agreement to participate in federal financial aid programs.

Direct vs. indirect costs for college

When planning to pay for college, students and parents need to consider both direct and indirect costs.

Change of plans

“Life is short, see as much art as you can!”

A pleasant journey for the new year

I’ve made a lot of resolutions through the years.