Higher Ed News

FSA offers “Mid-year Transfer Students” learning track

Financial aid administrators often face a complex process for determining eligibility for mid-year transfer students.

Peak processing reminders for 2025-26

With the beginning of a new semester and increased demand for financial aid, the Department of Education is reminding schools that some processing may take longer.

Historic milestone reached in FAFSA completions

More students completed the 2026-27 FAFSA as of late December – at a rate more than double the previous year, according to the Department of Education.

Online training on the Budget Reconciliation Bill now available

Financial aid administrators and staff now have an opportunity to learn more about the impact of the Budget Reconciliation Bill on federal student aid programs through an online training course.

Scholarship opportunities to help students pay for college

Scholarships are a wise investment in a student’s educational career – both for the organization granting the scholarship and the student applying for funds.

New Section 117 Portal now live – Reminder of January 31 reporting deadline

Institutions that need to submit foreign gifts and contract information can now use the new Section 117 reporting portal.

POET offers “Never Satisfied Scholarships”

POET is offering scholarships to help students take that big step to pursuing their aspirations.

COD school testing for the 2026-27 award year available soon

Schools and other organizations will soon be able to test the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) system for the 2026-27 award year.

January tasks for high school seniors

With graduation just months away, now is the time for high school seniors to complete tasks for college and other life plans.