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Department of Education news and regulations
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Department of Education stepping up enforcement
October 14, 2021
Title IV violations can mean serious consequences, and anyone who knowingly violates the rules should probably look over their shoulder now.
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More opportunities to learn about federal financial aid
October 14, 2021
When it comes to federal financial aid, it seems that there is always something new.
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PSLF Program overhaul and webinar opportunity for financial aid professionals
October 08, 2021
To help financial aid professionals learn more about the temporary changes to the PSLF Program, TISLA is hosting an "Explaining the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waivers: For Professionals" webinar on October 11.
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PSLF Program overhaul
October 06, 2021
The country's teachers, nurses, firefighters, and other public servants – many of whom have been on the frontline of the pandemic, should find it easier to take advantage of a promise made to them when they entered their career field.
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2022-23 FAFSA filers with unemployment income may see impact to financial aid eligibility
September 30, 2021
Some students and parents who received unemployment income in 2020 could see an incorrect reduction in their eligibility for need-based aid for the 2022-23 academic year.
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2022-23 FAFSA filers with unemployment income may see impact to financial aid eligibility
September 30, 2021
Some students and parents who received unemployment income in 2020 could see an incorrect reduction in their eligibility for need-based aid for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Department requests financial aid administrators watch for FAFSA filers with $1 AGI
September 30, 2021
Although the 2022-23 FAFSA won't be released until tomorrow, the Department of Education has already identified a potential issue that could indicate some students are eligible for more aid than they should receive.
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New Federal Update video available for viewing
September 30, 2021
If you missed the Federal Update webinar earlier this week, you still have a chance to catch up on all the latest news from the Department of Education.
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New tool launched to estimate federal financial aid
September 30, 2021
Students and parents can get a peek at how much federal financial aid they might receive with a new tool released this week by the U.S. Department of Education.
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The latest trend
September 30, 2021
It's a downward trend, and that's a good thing.
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New guidelines issued for proper use of Department of Education systems
September 16, 2021
Everyone should know by now that improper use of Department of Education information can result in serious consequences.
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2022-23 FAFSA materials now available for training and presentations
September 07, 2021
In another sign that a new FAFSA season is upon us, the Department of Education has released the final versions of the 2022-23 FAFSA form and worksheet.
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Worksheet now available to prepare for 2022-23 FAFSA
September 07, 2021
Students and parents seeking financial aid for college can get a head start on the application process by reviewing a worksheet released earlier this month by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Reminder of upcoming deadline for campus-based financial aid program
September 02, 2021
If you haven't already started working on your report and application for campus-based aid programs, now is the time to do it.
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2022-23 FAFSA information posted by Department of Education
September 01, 2021
It is a sign that fall is almost here.
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Two questions to be removed from future federal student aid applications
September 01, 2021
Two questions will be disappearing from the Free Application for FAFSA. . . but not just yet.
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Automatic student loan discharges for totally and permanently disabled borrowers
August 19, 2021
Borrowers who have a total and permanent disability will receive automatic student loan discharges under a new regulation announced August 19 by the Department of Education.
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New volume in the FSA Handbook series now available
August 19, 2021
For those collectors of financial aid reading materials, the latest volume of the 2021-2022 Federal Student Aid Handbook has been released by the Department of Education.
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Updated guidance addresses unemployment documentation
August 18, 2021
Financial aid professionals received some new guidance that may make it a little easier to help incoming students who were unemployed or underemployed.
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Another chance to participate in Second Chance Pell
August 05, 2021
In anticipation of legislative changes expanding Second Chance Pell, the Department of Education is inviting letters from colleges and universities interested in participating in the Second Chance Pell experiment.
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Guide now available to decipher comment codes on 2022-23 Student Aid Reports
August 05, 2021
Fortunately, financial aid professionals don't have to memorize all the comment codes that could appear on a Student Aid Report.
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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.