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Department of Education news and regulations
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Two new questions proposed for the 2023-24 FAFSA
June 16, 2022
Although FAFSA simplification may make it easier for student and families to complete the form, they may have a couple of additional questions to answer.
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Speak your mind
June 15, 2022
The Department of Education announced last week that they will implement a Title IV Institutional Survey.
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Public Service Loan Program to be administered by different servicer beginning summer 2022
June 14, 2022
Student loan borrowers who are participating in PSLF will have a new servicer soon.
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Reminder about Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday closings
June 13, 2022
The Department of Education's federal offices and many Federal Student Aid processors and contact centers will be closed Monday, June 20, to observe the Juneteenth National Independence Day federal holiday.
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Updated draft 2023-24 Federal Student Aid application materials ready for review
June 02, 2022
If you want to make suggestions for the 2023-24 Federal Student Aid application materials, now is your opportunity.
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Four steps to Public Service Loan Forgiveness
June 01, 2022
Last fall, the Department of Education announced a change to PSLF program rules for a limited time.
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Materials available to prepare for 2023-24 FISAP
June 01, 2022
Before you schedule your summer vacation, make sure you allow plenty of time to prepare for the 2023-24 FISAP.
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Reminder about Memorial Day holiday closings
May 19, 2022
The official kickoff to summer is just around the corner.
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Webinar to discuss providing Pell for incarcerated students
May 19, 2022
Financial aid professionals will soon be able to learn more about one of the major upcoming changes included in the FAFSA Simplification Act.
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Verification relief extended for remainder of 2022-23 verification season
May 18, 2022
In a move sure to gladden the hearts of both students and financial aid professionals alike, the Department of Education announced on Wednesday that it would continue the waiver of certain verification requirements.
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New volume in the FSA Handbook series now available
May 05, 2022
The latest volume of the 2022-2023 Federal Student Aid Handbook has been released by the Department of Education.
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Updated guidance extends professional judgement relief for institutions
May 05, 2022
Although the concerns about the pandemic have lessened, the impact has been long-lasting ? particularly when it comes to economic issues faced by students and families.
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Schools reminded about closeout deadline for 2020-21 Direct Loan Program
April 28, 2022
If you are planning your summer vacation, you may want to schedule it around the deadline for the 2020-21 program year closeout.
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Department of Education takes steps to help millions of borrowers
April 21, 2022
Earlier this week, the Department of Education announced steps that will bring borrowers closer to public service loan and income-driven repayment forgiveness by addressing, what they called historical failures in the administration of the federal student loan programs.
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New guides and assessments to help schools administer financial aid
April 21, 2022
Despite attempts to simplify financial aid for students and parents, it remains a complex process for those administering it and especially for those who are new to the process.
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Schools reminded about meeting voter registration requirements along with use of work study funds
April 21, 2022
Federal elections may be several months away, but postsecondary institutions are being reminded about their requirement to distribute voter registration forms and guidelines for using for federal work study funds for those efforts.
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Plans underway for 2022 FSA Conference
April 07, 2022
Book your virtual space – in other words, your calendar, for the 2022 Federal Student Aid Training Conference for Financial Aid Professionals.