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FAFSA Reject Code 68 update
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals now have some new tips for resolving a FAFSA error…
Schools are reminded to keep contact information current
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education wants to know who to contact when program issues…
Financial aid peak processing season – reminders for 2025-26
By Marlene Seeklander With the start of the 2025-26 school year, the Department of Education is…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – August 21, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 17 2026-27 FAFSA Preview Presentation now available Financial…
Department of Education updates guidance on use of Federal Work Study funds for distributing voter registration information
By Marlene Seeklander Institutions will want to take note of updated guidance on the distribution of…
IRS Tax Return Transcript Matrix for 2025-26 Verification now available
By Marlene Seeklander Although the 2025-26 FAFSA processing cycle has been underway for months, the Department…
2025-26 FSA Handbook Volume 9 – The TEACH Grant Program – now available
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals, whose schools participate in the TEACH Grant Program will want…
Tip of the Week – August 20, 2025
Tip of the Week 2026-27 FAFSA Preview Presentation now available Financial aid and college access…
2026-27 FAFSA Preview Presentation now available
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid and college access professionals can now access information and screenshots for…
Department of Education announces key changes to 2026-27 FAFSA Form and Pell Grant Eligibility Updates
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education has outlined specifics on how federal budget reconciliation will…
FSA Fundamentals Training Series available to new and experienced professionals
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals know that understanding the basics is critical to administering federal…
Verification reporting available soon; deadlines adjusted
By Marlene Seeklander Although financial aid professionals still face some deadlines for “verification of identity” reporting,…