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Department of Education news and regulations
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Temporary changes made to financial aid verification
July 28, 2021
A temporary change in the financial aid process may provide relief for some college students.
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U.S. Department of Education seeks public comments on Public Service Loan Forgiveness
July 28, 2021
If you have an opinion or experience with the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, now is your opportunity to share your thoughts with the U.S. Department of Education.
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A different world
July 22, 2021
Life changed, and, before we knew it, we were accustomed to it.
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Department prepares Federal Methodology for 2022-23
July 21, 2021
You may be busy getting ready for the 2021-22 academic year, but there was a reminder from the Department of Education this week that it's not too early to prepare for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Getting to know the future of application processing
July 21, 2021
Software developers, who work on financial aid application processing systems, are getting what could be referred to as a "first edition" of a specifications guide for 2022-23.
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Reminder about maintaining access to federal systems
July 21, 2021
If you don't use your access to the Federal Student Aid systems, then you are going to lose it.
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Outage to impact FAFSA completion
July 20, 2021
Students, who have yet to complete the 2021-22 FAFSA, should do so as soon as possible. However, they may want to avoid at least a portion of the next two Sunday afternoons.
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New resources available for implementation of TEACH Grant regulatory changes
July 08, 2021
The new TEACH Grant regulations can be put into action now with the publication of new forms, notices, and counseling by the Department of Education.
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Guide offers help in tracking regulatory changes
July 07, 2021
Keeping up with regulatory updates has always been a challenge in financial aid.
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TEACH Grant program changes to benefit teachers and students
July 01, 2021
The U.S. Department of Education today announced changes to the TEACH Grant Program that will support teachers and encourage students to enter the teaching profession.
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U.S. Department of Education names 161 high school seniors as presidential scholars
July 01, 2021
Despite dealing with educational challenges brought on by the pandemic, 161 high school seniors from across the country accomplished enough to be named U.S. Presidential Scholars.
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Selective Service and drug conviction questions remain on FAFSA but won't impact financial aid eligibility
June 30, 2021
Students completing the FAFSA for the next couple of years will see questions about Selective Service and drug convictions, but no matter how students answer the questions, it will not impact their financial aid.
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Department announces deadlines for 2021-22 award year
June 24, 2021
It never hurts to get a reminder about an upcoming deadline.
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Department offers guidance on implementing new FAFSA provision, removing Selective Service and drug conviction answers
June 24, 2021
When it comes to early implementation of the new requirements - or lack of requirements in a sense - financial aid professionals must consider the past, the present, and the future.
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Secretary of Education hosts roundtable to hear from rural students
June 24, 2021
The Department of Education recently focused on the needs of rural students, which may provide some insight into how postsecondary institutions can assist those students as they prepare for higher education.
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Department implements early repeal of subsidized loan limitations
June 22, 2021
In a move that simultaneously lifted a financial burden on students and a regulatory burden on financial aid professionals, the Department of Education announced early implementation of the repeal of subsidized loan limitations.
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Interest rate information updated on Mapping Your Future
June 09, 2021
Interest rates may not be on student loan borrowers' minds too much right now - especially with the temporary implementation of zero percent interest on federally held student loans.
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Share your ideas and comments about working with the Department of Education
June 09, 2021
The first step to making your job a little easier is telling someone what you want.
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Getting ready for FISAP season
June 07, 2021
For those financial aid professionals anxious to get started on the Fiscal Operations Report for 2020–21 and Application to Participate for 2022–23 (FISAP) can start by reviewing some documents posted online by the Department of Education.
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Public hearings signal intent to simplify some student and borrower programs
June 07, 2021
In what could be the beginning of a regulatory overhaul of several programs impacting students and borrowers, the Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) recently announced it will hold virtual public hearings on June 21, 23, and 24 to receive feedback on potential issues for future rulemaking sessions.
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The basics of what you need to know about financial aid
June 07, 2021
Anyone who has worked in financial aid for a few years knows when it comes to this industry, you learn something new every day.
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Helpful resources for professionals on how to find help at Federal Student Aid
May 27, 2021
Finding the help you need when you need it can make your job a lot easier.
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New resources and features on StudentAid.gov
May 27, 2021
As students finish up their studies for their academic year, it's a good time to think about the future.
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Interest rates to rise for 2021-22 academic year
May 20, 2021
After having historically low interest rates for the 2020-21 academic year, the rates for 2021-22 will rise.
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Deadline extended for mandatory software upgrade
May 13, 2021
Schools that haven't yet updated their software they use to exchange data with Federal Student Aid have been given a grace period.
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Easing the pandemic impact on students
May 13, 2021
Higher education, no question, will be impacted by the pandemic for years to come.
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Pell recipients eligible for discounted broadband service and computer purchase
May 13, 2021
Even before the pandemic hit, access to reliable Internet service was a necessity for college completion.