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Nondiscrimination obligations of schools and other entities receiving federal financial assistance from the Department of Education
By Marlene Seeklander Colleges and universities were reminded last week of their obligations to comply with…
FVT and Gainful Employment Completers List and Reporting extended until September 30, 2025
By Marlene Seeklander A seven-month extension on required reporting could be a welcome relief for some…
2023-24 Campus-Based Awards Closeout
By Marlene Seeklander The 2023-24 Campus-Based program awards will soon be “in the books.” An Electronic…
FSA Knowledge Center subscription issue
By Marlene Seeklander Electronic subscriptions are great…until they don’t work. Federal Student Aid (FSA) recently announced…
Tip of the Week – February 12, 2025
Tip of the Week The power of financial aid Without love in our lives, where…
Work Colleges Program application information
By Marlene Seeklander Administrators at four-year public and private colleges with a commitment to community service…
Reporting of 2024 student loan interest payments by loan servicers
By Marlene Seeklander It’s that time of the year – tax preparation time – and you…
Federal holiday processing and hours for February 17, 2025
By Marlene Seeklander If you are working on February 17, don’t forget that federal offices will…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – February 6, 2025
Higher Ed News Vol. 17 – Issue 3 2025-2026 Federal Pell Grant award amounts The…
Updated NSLDS Transfer Student Monitoring & Financial Aid History User Guide and Record Layouts available
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals now have updated NSLDS tools available for their use. The…
Draft 2026-27 FAFSA application materials available for comment
By Marlene Seeklander While many students and parents are completing the 2025-26 FAFSA, the Department of…
A month that could change a life
By Catherine Mueller Financial aid awareness really needs a year-long celebration. Even though February is the…