2027-2028 FAFSA information to be verified and acceptable documentation

Financial aid professionals can now plan for the upcoming FAFSA verification season with the latest guidance from the Department of Education.

FSA Training Center currently unavailable

Financial aid professionals wanting to access training in the FSA Training Center may have to wait a while.

Government-issued identification may now be needed when completing the FAFSA

Some students are being asked to show their government-issued identification when completing the 2027-28 FAFSA.

Department of Education offers training to assist schools in reducing student loan delinquency and default

Schools wanting to reduce student loan delinquency and default have several training opportunities to enhance their default prevention programs.

Department answers Workforce Pell questions in new FAQ document

The expansion of the Federal Pell grant program to cover short-term certificates and credential programs creates opportunities for both institutions and students.

New release of EDExpress software for financial aid offices resolves reported problems; includes enhancements

EDExpress users should find it a little easier to process, package and manage financial aid with the latest fixes and updates to the software.

2025-26 Prison Education Program (PEP) Reporting Tool Workbook now available

Colleges participating in a Prison Education Program (PEP) now have a tool available that provides guidance to assist in required reporting.

Last Mile Education Fund supports students facing financial barriers

Financial barriers shouldn’t prevent a student from finishing a degree and pursuing their dreams.

2026 Federal Student Aid Training Conference registration details announced

Financial aid professionals and others representing post-secondary institutions are the first who can register for the Federal Student Aid Training Conference, planned for mid-December outside of Washington.

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An audit finding. A missed deadline. A misplaced decimal point.