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The good and bad of student loans
By Catherine Mueller Student loans have gotten a lot of press in the past few years…
FSA online training courses highlight Cohort Default Rates and Default Prevention
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals can sharpen their knowledge about cohort default rates and…
A guide to fall conference season – three ways to justify your attendance
By Catherine Mueller With Labor Day approaching, it’s time to start preparing for the next season…
Input sought for FSA’s Fiscal Year 2026-30 draft strategic plan goals and objectives
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid stakeholders have the opportunity to provide input to Federal Student Aid…
2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook now available in PDF format
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals have another way to access the 2025-26 Federal Student Aid…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – August 20, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 17 Online training available for completing the 2027-28…
Schools identifying as public institutions must maintain documentation
By Marlene Seeklander Schools that identify as public institutions for purposes of the federal student aid…
COD system peak processing reminders for 2026-27 award year
By Marlene Seeklander As schools are ramping up for the start of another academic year, the…
Tip of the Week – August 19, 2026
Tip of the Week A higher education battle It seemed like all hope was lost….
Department publishes additional materials for the 2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook
By Catherine Mueller Financial aid professionals can now access supporting materials for the 2026–27 Federal Student…
Online training available for completing the 2027-28 FISAP
By Marlene Seeklander In addition to many responsibilities, financial aid professionals have an important responsibility coming…
Guidance released on FVT/GE Data Reporting and STATS early implementation
By Marlene Seeklander Institutions now have guidance from the Department of Education about the Financial Value…
