Updated reports posted by Federal Student Aid to FSA Data Center

Student loans now total more than $1.7 trillion with nearly 14 percent or $234 billion of the federal student loan portfolio in default.

2027-28 FAFSA now available for all students and contributors

Students and parents can now complete the 2027-28 FAFSA – in advance of the Congressionally mandated release date of October 1.

Mapping Your Future offers FAFSA Presentation video

Students and parents preparing to complete the 2027-28 FAFSA will want to watch the latest video from Mapping Your Future.

EDExpress for Windows 2027-28, Release 1.0 now available

With the latest EDExpress release, users should notice improvements with installation and with the functionality of the software,

EDExpress changes addressed in latest FSA training offering

New training sessions in the FSA Training Center offer financial aid professionals an opportunity to learn more recent changes to EDExpress for Windows software.

Federal Student Aid Training Conference to be held December 14-16, 2026

Financial aid professionals and other industry partners will have the opportunity to attend the in-person Federal Student Aid (FSA) Conference in December.

Planning how to pay for college – topic of podcast program featuring Mapping Your Future

With all the changes to federal financial aid, students and parents need a plan to pay for college – now more than ever.

Guidance issued for Prison Education Programs (PEP) – Reporting and Approval Documentation

Institutions with a Prison Education Program (PEP) now have federal guidance for post-program approval and reporting documentation.

Defaulted Loans Support Center launched to assist borrowers with defaulted federal student loans

Borrowers with defaulted federal student loans could now get on the path to repayment with a new website aimed at helping them understand their options.

Student loan borrowers have additional time to enroll in auto pay

Student loan borrowers have an additional three months to enroll in auto pay and receive a one percent interest rate reduction benefit.

ACT Regional Events offer educational and networking opportunities

Education and workforce professionals can gain valuable professional development while connecting with colleagues at regional conferences hosted by ACT over the next several months.

Department of Education provides guidance to educational institutions on swatting events

Swatting incidents are growing problem for education institutions as well as law enforcement.

The difference between sticker price and what you will pay for college

One look at a college’s sticker price and many students and their parents wonder how they will ever be able to afford higher education.