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Early registration deadline approaching for December ACT test
By Marlene Seeklander Students interested in taking the December ACT test should register soon to avoid…
New release of EDExpress software for financial aid offices resolves reported problems; includes enhancements
By Marlene Seeklander Laptop with notebook, pen, coffee cup, and phone EDExpress users should find it…
Tip of the Week – October 21, 2026
Tip of the Week Happy Financial Aid Day 2026 Happenstance. It’s how many of us…
Department answers Workforce Pell questions in new FAQ document
By Catherine Mueller The expansion of the Federal Pell grant program to cover short-term certificates and…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – October 15, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 21 Federal report provides insight on 2025 college…
Federal report provides insight on 2025 college costs; recent tuition rate hikes and trends
By Marlene Seeklander Students, families, and taxpayers now have easier access to information about college costs…
Schools behind on financial value reporting encouraged to attend upcoming training
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education encourages those higher education institutions delinquent in reporting on…
Changes to Campus Security Requirements through the Stop Campus Hazing Act
By Marlene Seeklander Higher education institutions must take action to prevent campus hazing incidents and report…
Borrower Defense to Repayment system functionality restored
By Marlene Seeklander Man working on laptop computer at a desk. Schools can once again respond…
Tip of the Week – October 14, 2026
Tip of the Week Just give it time As years go by, a lot changes…
2027-28 FAFSA resources now available
By Marlene Seeklander Additional 2027-28 FAFSA resources are now available for staff training or financial aid…
Borrower Defense to Repayment functionality temporarily unavailable
By Marlene Seeklander Laptop with notebook, pen, coffee cup, and phone Schools attempting to respond to…
Columbus Day holiday closings for October 12
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education is among the federal offices closed for the Columbus…
Access to FSA data systems contingent on confirmation of users
By Marlene Seeklander In addition to verifying students for financial aid, schools must take action to…
FY 2023 national default rate briefing released
By Marlene Seeklander The national student loan default rate rose slightly from 0% to .4%…
