Three factors for measuring an education’s return on investment

The amount of money we make in our lifetime is just one way, albeit an important one to many people, to measure how well we’ve done in our careers.

Keys to a successful scholarship strategy topic of upcoming webinar

When it comes to getting money for college, scholarships can be critical. Even a small scholarship could mean the difference between being able to continue a postsecondary education or having to withdraw.

Updated NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide (February 2026) now available

Financial aid professionals now have a new enrollment reporting guide, updated with references to the latest website for fulfilling the reporting requirements.

Verification of Identity Reporting training now available in the FSA Training Center

Financial aid professionals can add to their roster of skills by learning how to use the Verification of Identity tool in the FAFSA Partner Portal.

For student loan borrowers – finding the possible in what seems impossible

She faced what she felt was an impossible situation.

Department of Education drafting materials to prepare for final rule changes

The Department of Education is drafting presentations and documents in advance of the publication of the final rules from the amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) through the Budget Reconciliation Bill.

Reminders on the reporting of 2025 student loan interest payments on tax returns

Tax preparation time is here, and, although financial aid professionals aren’t required to be tax experts, you may receive questions about the reporting of student loan interest payments.

2024-25 Campus-Based Awards Closeout

The 2024-25 Campus-Based program awards will soon be “in the books” for schools.

EDExpress 2025-26 Service Release now available – resolves two recent issues  

EDExpress for Windows users have a new service release available that resolves two recent issues.

2026-27 Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) Technical Reference partially updated

Financial aid industry professionals now have some of the information they need to plan development of products and services for 2026-27 award year.

March tasks for high school seniors

As your senior year gets closer to winding down, make sure to complete the necessary admission applications, scholarship essays, and financial aid information – keeping in mind the necessary deadlines.