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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – January 22, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 2 Registration for the 2026 FSA Training Conference…
Acceptable identity verification methods
By Marlene Seeklander Identity theft is a problem worldwide creating high costs and damaging reputations for companies, organizations, and even higher education institutions. Last…
Tip of the Week – January 21, 2026
Tip of the Week Change of plans “Life is short, see as much art as…
Department issues updated signature requirements for the Program Participation Agreement
By Marlene Seeklander In response to a legal challenge, the Department of Education revised the requirements…
Direct vs. indirect costs for college
By Marlene Seeklander When planning to pay for college, students and parents need to consider both…
Department delays collections on student loans
By Catherine Mueller Borrowers, who have defaulted on the federal student loans, received a temporary reprieve…
Registration for the 2026 FSA Training Conference requires action by January 23
By Marlene Seeklander Schools interested in attending the upcoming Federal Student Aid (FSA) Conference need to…
Tip of the Week – January 14, 2026
Tip of the Week A pleasant journey for the new year I’ve made a lot…
Winter 2026 Wednesday Webinars announced by Federal Student Aid
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals can make note of some upcoming Wednesday Webinars offered by…
Requirements for Title IV disbursement reporting, excess cash, and reconciliation
By Marlene Seeklander College financial aid and business professionals manage many critical responsibilities. Among those responsibilities…
New NSLDS guide and record layouts for 2026
By Marlene Seeklander With the beginning of the new year, financial aid professionals and others who…
Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – January 8, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 1 FSA offers “Mid-year Transfer Students” learning track…
Peak processing reminders for 2025-26
By Marlene Seeklander With the beginning of a new semester and increased demand for financial aid,…
Online training on the Budget Reconciliation Bill now available
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid administrators and staff now have an opportunity to learn more about…
New Section 117 Portal now live – Reminder of January 31 reporting deadline
By Marlene Seeklander Institutions that need to submit foreign gifts and contract information can now use…
