Direct Loan interest rates for loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2025 announced

Student loan borrowers will see slightly lower interest rates starting July 1 for Direct Loans borrowed on or after July 1, 2025.

2025-26 FSA Handbook Volume 8 (Direct Loans) now available

You may want to update your financial aid reading list with the latest volume of the 2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook that has just been released by the Department of Education (ED).

NSLDS Delinquent Borrower Report now available

Schools now have a report available to help them in performing outreach to remind former students of their loan repayment obligations, particularly those who are delinquent on one or more of their student loans.

Department of Education launching efforts to prevent fraud through identity verification

Institutions will have additional due diligence requirements as part of the Department of Education’s efforts to protect the integrity of the federal student aid programs.

Updates to 2026-27 FAFSA Specifications Guide

You can make a note on your 2026-27 planning list to check out the recent additions to the 2026-27 FAFSA Specifications Guide.

2024-25 award year TEACH Grant closeout information

Schools participating in the TEACH Grant program will want to make note of an important upcoming deadline for the 2024-25 award year.

2025-2026 Federal Pell Grant award amounts confirmed

The minimum and maximum Federal Pell Grant amounts for 2025-2026, through the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, that were previously announced are correct.

It’s a juggling act

Watching someone juggle is fascinating.

Favorite season of the year

We all may have a favorite season of the year.

June tasks for high school seniors

Congratulations on your graduation from high school!