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FSA Training Center currently unavailable
By Marlene Seeklander Open laptop with several post-it note pads Financial aid professionals wanting to access…
Government-issued identification may now be needed when completing the FAFSA
By Catherine Mueller Some students are being asked to show their government-issued identification when completing the…
Department of Education offers training to assist schools in reducing student loan delinquency and default
By Marlene Seeklander Schools wanting to reduce student loan delinquency and default have several training…
2025-26 Prison Education Program (PEP) Reporting Tool Workbook now available
By Marlene Seeklander Colleges participating in a Prison Education Program (PEP) now have a tool available…
Early registration deadline approaching for December ACT test
By Marlene Seeklander Students interested in taking the December ACT test should register soon to avoid…
New release of EDExpress software for financial aid offices resolves reported problems; includes enhancements
By Marlene Seeklander Laptop with notebook, pen, coffee cup, and phone EDExpress users should find it…
Tip of the Week – October 21, 2026
Tip of the Week Happy Financial Aid Day 2026 Happenstance. It’s how many of us…
Department answers Workforce Pell questions in new FAQ document
By Catherine Mueller The expansion of the Federal Pell grant program to cover short-term certificates and…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – October 15, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 21 Federal report provides insight on 2025 college…
Federal report provides insight on 2025 college costs; recent tuition rate hikes and trends
By Marlene Seeklander Students, families, and taxpayers now have easier access to information about college costs…
Schools behind on financial value reporting encouraged to attend upcoming training
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education encourages those higher education institutions delinquent in reporting on…
Changes to Campus Security Requirements through the Stop Campus Hazing Act
By Marlene Seeklander Higher education institutions must take action to prevent campus hazing incidents and report…
