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Report of foreign involvement in U.S. higher education further delayed again
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education has once again pushed back its planned publication of…
Tip of the Week – August 26, 2026
Tip of the Week It’s a matter of trust My flight was delayed, and the…
Department of Education announces the launch of Beta 2 testing for 2027-28 FAFSA
By Marlene Seeklander The testing of the 2027-28 FAFSA continues to move forward, allowing some students…
Department of Education publishes new instructions for financial aid professionals to access federal immigration status system
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid administrators working with non-citizens will want to check out the latest…
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…
