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Documents available to help prepare for 2023-24 FAFSA
September 22, 2022
With the beginning of a new FAFSA year coming soon, the U.S. Department of Education has posted final versions of the 2023-24 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet and a watermarked version of the final 2023-24 FAFSA.
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Opportunity to comment on future direction of Federal Student Aid
September 22, 2022
The Federal Student Aid plans for the future are now ready for your review and comment.
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Total outstanding loan balance increased. . . at least for now
September 22, 2022
The amount and status of student loans have changed somewhat since last year, but those changes may be somewhat minor compared to what may be seen in future reports.
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Gearing up for 2023-24 FAFSA season with new presentation materials
September 07, 2022
October first is just a few short weeks away.
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Questions removed from 2023-24 FAFSA
September 01, 2022
It may not save a lot of time in completing the FAFSA, but it is one step closer to FAFSA simplification.
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PSLF Days of Action designated
August 31, 2022
Public servants, such as first responders, healthcare professionals, and educators often act in ways to benefit others and now it's our turn to participate in a Days of Action to benefit them.
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Three new FAFSA questions to answer - or not answer - this year
August 29, 2022
It's strictly voluntary this year.
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Updated list of Title IV schools published; schools reminded to keep information current
August 19, 2022
It may not be a who's who list, but nonetheless, the list is pretty important when it comes to federal financial aid.
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2022-23 Federal Student Aid Handbook Volume 2 now available
August 11, 2022
With the availability now of Volume 2 of the 2022-2023 Federal Student Aid Handbook, financial aid professionals should be prepared to start the new award year.
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New EFC Formula Guide published
August 11, 2022
For anyone who's working in financial aid, the new 2023-24 EFC Formula Guide should be helpful but won't likely include many dramatic changes
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Guide now available to prepare for 2023-24 financial aid season
August 10, 2022
In another sign that the 2023-24 financial aid application cycle will soon be underway, the Department of Education announced the posting of the 2023-2024 Summary of Changes for the Application Processing System Guide.
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Department of Education publishes 2023-24 Guides for financial aid professionals
July 28, 2022
With the release of the 2023-24 FAFSA just a couple of months away, the Department of Education has released a couple of guides to help financial aid professionals prepare for the new year.
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Updated training in FSA Training Center on August 1
July 28, 2022
Maybe you just need a refresher course or maybe you are new to financial aid.
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Brief outages planned for the IRS Data Retrieval Tool
July 27, 2022
Those students who waited to complete the FAFSA until tuition bills come due should note some upcoming, but brief, outages of the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.
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New address for COD School Relations Center
July 26, 2022
In some news that hopefully falls in the category of "good-to-know" and not "need-to-know," the Department of Education announced a new address for a school relations center.
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2023-24 verification guidance released
July 13, 2022
The 2022-23 FAFSA verification season may still be keeping you busy.
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Comments sought on proposed student loan regulatory changes
July 13, 2022
The Department of Education has proposed changes to several regulations impacting student loans and affordability issues and is seeking public comment on these proposed changes.<
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Federal Student Aid posts new user videos and issues reminder about 2021-22 training
July 13, 2022
Financial aid professionals, looking for just the right resources in the FSA Knowledge Center website, can get some help from some new training videos.
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New tool helps borrowers easily determine eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
July 13, 2022
The first step in seeking PSLF for your student loan is determining if you have worked for a qualifying employer.
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New volume in the FSA Handbook series now available
June 30, 2022
The latest volume of the 2022-2023 Federal Student Aid Handbook has been released by the Department of Education.
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Offices closed for Independence Day
June 30, 2022
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Some students unable to correct or update FAFSA; Department offers workaround solutions
June 30, 2022
For financial aid to be awarded appropriately, students and parents must submit correct information on the FAFSA.
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Sudden retirement for student aid app
June 30, 2022
Applying for federal student aid?
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New NSLDS Professional Access website to debut in late July
June 28, 2022
If you are planning on taking a few days off this summer, you may want to consider taking the much-needed break in late July.