Higher Ed News

2027-28 FAFSA Preview Presentation now available

Financial aid and college access professionals can now access information and screenshots for the 2027-28 FAFSA to use for planning purposes, communicating changes, and training.

2027-28 FAFSA prototype now available

Financial aid and college access professionals now have a tool available to familiarize themselves with the 2027-28 FAFSA.

Department updates 2026-27 Federal Student Aid Handbook with latest school eligibility and operations requirements

Financial aid professionals can now brush up on the latest federal financial aid school eligibility and participation requirements with the release volume 2 of the 2026-27 Federal Student Aid Handbook.

Department of Education announces new Borrower Defense portal

Financial aid professionals will soon have a new portal available to respond to Borrower Defense repayment applications.

Department of Education releases 2027-28 College Financing Plan

Financial aid professionals who opt to use the Department of Education’s College Financial Plan template now have a new version for the 2027-28 award year.

Workforce Pell online self-paced training course now available

Financial aid professionals wanting more information on the Workforce Pell Grant program can access a new online, self-paced course offered by Federal Student Aid (FSA).

FSA Training Center has new and improved course offerings

Financial aid professionals can look to the FSA Training Center for a variety of training needs, whether that is a refresher course, comprehensive training, or short and focused training.

Reminder: FISAP deadline October 1, 2026

The clock is ticking for a critical deadline for financial aid administrators.

Fall is in the air

Depending on where you live, it may feel more like fall than it had been even a week or two ago.