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Additional volumes added to financial aid origination and disbursement guide
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education recently made updates to a key technical resource for…
Hundreds of thousands of FAFSAs selected for identity verification
By Catherine Mueller Financial aid professionals will be busy checking student identity after a few hundred…
Department of Education recommendations and response to Canvas security breach
By Marlene Seeklander Following a widespread security breach involving the Canvas Learning Management System, the Department…
Student eligibility for Pell Grants increased after FAFSA Simplification
By Marlene Seeklander While FAFSA Simplification may have been a challenge for many schools, a recent…
Direct Loan fees and TEACH Grant award amounts set for 2026-27
By Marlene Seeklander Individual adding numbers on calculator. There’s good news for Direct Loan borrowers and…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – May 14, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 10 Colleges implementing new rules for federal student…
Tip of the Week – May 13, 2026
Cultivating your graduates Graduation is the time for new beginnings for students. Many are ready…
New learning opportunity designed to strengthen “big picture” knowledge of federal financial aid
By Marlene Seeklander Good financial aid professionals know their job responsibilities. Great financial aid professionals understand…
“Awarding With Pell Grant Formula 1” webinar materials now available
By Marlene Seeklander Schools that use Pell Grant Formula 1 and attended the recent webinar on…
A new look for financial data in student loan data system
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals will now see loan amounts to the exact penny when…
Financial aid professionals can prepare now for fall reporting and application process
By Marlene Seeklander For those financial aid professionals who want to get a head start on…
Schools reminded of renewal of annual registration with federal government
By Marlene Seeklander As part of the process to participate in federal financial aid programs, all…
