Higher Ed News
Vol. 18 – Issue 23
Agenda now available for December 2026 FSA Training Conference
Financial aid professionals planning to attend the upcoming Federal Student Aid (FSA) Training Conference can now view a high-level agenda to help them plan the sessions they may want to attend.
Schools need to prepare for Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) upgrade
As Federal Student Aid (FSA) prepares to upgrade SAIG in early 2027, schools need to ensure they are ready or they will lose access.
Federal Student Aid migrating to new “sender” email addresses
Financial aid professionals, students, and parents will soon see new “sender” email addresses when receiving communications from Federal Student Aid (FSA).
NSLDS Earning Accountability User Guide released
Financial aid professionals have a new tool available to help them comply with the earnings accountability reporting requirement.
FSA Training Center back online
Financial aid professionals once again have access to the FSA Training Center.
FISAP edit corrections and updates due December 15, 2026
The deadline for submitting the FISAP is past, but financial aid professionals, who need to make some corrections or updates to the form, receive some grace in the form of a second deadline.
Solution implemented for dual tax filers when completing the 2027-28 FAFSA
The 2027-28 FAFSA now makes things a little easier for those who file an income tax return with both the IRS and a U.S. territory.
Updates made to 2026-27 FSA Handbook Appendix
Financial aid professionals who regularly use the 2026-27 FSA Handbook could be impacted by some recent changes to the Appendix.
2027-28 Federal School Code List of Participating Schools
A key component of the FAFSA – the Federal School Code List – has been updated by the Department of Education for 2027-28.
Determining the parent for the 2027-28 FAFSA
For some students, one of the most challenging parts of the FAFSA is knowing which parent to invite as a contributor.
Two important steps to make completing the 2027-28 FAFSA even easier
Completing the FAFSA usually isn’t difficult, especially if students and families are prepared.
Forever in debt
To those veterans who have sacrificed and served our country, we owe much.


