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Changes under FAFSA Simplification included in Guide
September 26, 2023
When the changes have been so numerous, you lose track of them all, that's when it's good to get a summary to make sure you haven't missed anything.
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Federal Student Aid partners must act this fall to receive student data under FAFSA Simplification
September 26, 2023
There's a few more things to squeeze onto your to-do list when it comes to FAFSA Simplification.
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Students and parents can now estimate federal financial aid eligibility for 2024-25
September 26, 2023
Even though the 2024-45 FAFSA won't be available until sometime in December, students are now able to use a new tool to determine their financial aid eligibility.
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Beta Test Volunteers Needed for EDExpress 2024-25, Release 1.0
September 14, 2023
If you enjoy being on the leading edge of product development, the Department of Education is recruiting schools and servicers to participate in the beta test of EDExpress.
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StudentAid.gov outages planned for upcoming weekend
September 14, 2023
Anyone planning to complete their FAFSA in the wee hours of Sunday morning may want to make some other plans.
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Training available on FISAP as deadline nears
August 31, 2023
With only a few short weeks away for the deadline, it's time to get ready to complete the application and reporting paperwork to participate in federal financial aid programs.
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FAFSA Simplification financial aid terminology updated
August 28, 2023
Just a few short weeks after releasing the new financial aid terminology, the Department of Education has done some fine tuning.
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New volume of Federal Student Aid Handbook consolidates grant information
August 28, 2023
The complex and changing nature of federal financial aid makes it critical for financial aid professionals to keep the Federal Student Aid Handbook within easy reach.
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Student Aid Index and Pell Eligibility Guide updated
August 28, 2023
One of the newer guides issued last fall to prepare financial aid administrators for FAFSA Simplification received a couple of revisions.
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New SAVE Plan flyer available to help you share information with borrowers
August 23, 2023
For some borrowers, the start-up of student loan repayment this fall won't be easy.
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Department of Education plans roles-based FAFSA completion
August 17, 2023
In the future, anyone who provides information on a student's application for federal financial aid will be known as a contributor.
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Department provides summary of major changes under FAFSA Simplification
August 17, 2023
So much is happening to financial aid with the implementation of FAFSA Simplification, it's hard to keep track of all the changes.
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Program announced for Federal Student Aid Conference
August 17, 2023
As you might have guessed, FAFSA Simplification will be one of the topics at the 2023 Federal Student Aid Conference.
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Reminder about Labor Day holiday closings
August 17, 2023
The Department of Education is among the federal offices closed for the Labor Day federal holiday on Monday, September 4.
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Department of Education to offer Fundamentals of Financial Aid Training
August 16, 2023
Anyone who has worked in financial aid knows that training is essential to a job well done.
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FAFSA Simplification ushers in new financial aid terminology
August 16, 2023
One of the first important lessons for newcomers to financial aid is terminology.
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New name and new formula for determining federal financial aid need
August 16, 2023
Beginning with the 2024-25 FAFSA, students and parents will receive a Student Aid Index after completing the form.
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Department of Education updates draft 2024-25 Draft FAFSA Specifications Guide
August 15, 2023
A new edition of the FAFSA Specifications Guide is available with three new volumes included.
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Schools encouraged to report work-study earnings by December
July 31, 2023
To ensure an accurate calculation of a student's financial need under FAFSA Simplification, schools are being asked to report federal work study wages by December 2023.
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New volume added to Federal Student Aid Handbook
July 28, 2023
With the addition of another volume to the Federal Student Aid Handbook, financial aid professionals can now catch up on the latest instructions on managing the Direct Loan Program.
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Pell Grant maximum increased for the 2023-24 academic year
July 28, 2023
Students eligible to receive the maximum Federal Pell Grant will get an increased amount in the upcoming academic year.
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New flexibility for students with unusual circumstances
July 24, 2023
Beginning with the upcoming 2023-24 financial aid award year, colleges and universities have additional flexibility to help students with unusual circumstances in applying for financial aid.
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Department reschedules 2024-25 FAFSA Demonstration
July 20, 2023
The Department of Education's demo of the new simplified FAFSA has been pushed back a few weeks.
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Department updates draft 2024-25 FAFSA Specifications Guide
July 20, 2023
You could call it a work in progress.
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Department working to modernize grants and financial management website
July 20, 2023
Just in time for fall disbursement, the Department of Education will take the first step in transition to a new grants and financial management website.
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New functionality for Common Origination and Disbursement
July 20, 2023
Financial aid administrators managing campus-based programs have an enhanced Common Origination and Disbursement system after changes were made to the system earlier this week.
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New name coming for a student's FAFSA report
July 06, 2023
Beginning with the 2024-25 FAFSA, students submitting the form will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary.
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Report outlines campus-based federal financial aid amounts for 2023-24
July 06, 2023
Students attending more than 3,500 postsecondary institutions in the United States and territories will have access to more than $2 billion in campus-based federal financial aid for the 2023-24 award year.
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SAI to replace FAFSA's EFC
July 06, 2023
Students applying for financial aid will receive Student Aid Index beginning with the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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U.S. Department of Education delays 2024-25 FAFSA
July 06, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education will release the 2024-25 FAFSA in December 2023.