Updates to the 2026-27 Student Aid Index (SAI) and Pell Grant Eligibility Guide

The 2026-27 Student Aid Index and Pell Grant Eligibility Guide now includes updates based on recent statutory changes made through the Budget Reconciliation Bill.

The good and bad of student loans

Student loans have gotten a lot of press in the past few years and most of it has not been good.

Department of Education announces the launch of Beta 2 testing

The testing of the 2026-27 FAFSA continues to move forward, allowing some students and families to complete the FAFSA form early.

Schools are reminded to keep contact information current

The Department of Education wants to know who to contact when program issues arise, so they are reminding schools and servicers to keep their contact information current.

Financial aid peak processing season – reminders for 2025-26

With the start of the 2025-26 school year, the Department of Education is reminding schools that processing financial aid may take longer during this peak season.

FAFSA Reject Code 68 update

Financial aid professionals now have some new tips for resolving a FAFSA error that has created confusion both students and schools.

EDExpress for Windows 2026-27 Packaging Technical Reference

EDExpress for Windows users now have a resource available to help them in planning for the 2026-27 award year.

Updated reports added by Federal Student Aid to FSA Data Center

More than 5 million ED-serviced borrowers with nearly $117 billion in outstanding federal student loans are in default as of June 2025, according to a Department of Education announcement.

A guide to fall conference season – three ways to justify your attendance

With Labor Day behind us, it’s now time to get ready for the next season – that is fall conference season.

Registration deadlines for October ACT and SAT tests

Students interested in kicking off the fall by completing a college admissions requirement can register now for the October ACT and/or SAT test.

September tasks for seniors

Most high school seniors anxiously await life after high school.