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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – April 16, 2026
Higher Ed News Vol. 18 – Issue 8 Communicating with borrowers about the defunct SAVE…
2025-26 FSA Handbook Volume 2 – School Eligibility and Operations – now available
By Marlene Seeklander The Department of Education just released a key volume of the 2025-26 Federal…
Tip of the Week – April15, 2026
Two factors for a successful financial future A good education and no debt – two…
Webinar recording on applying new loan limitations for students attending less than full time
By Marlene Seeklander Many financial aid professionals have questions about implementing new loan limitation regulations going…
Campus-Based Programs 2026-27 Final Funding authorizations now available
By Marlene Seeklander Institutions participating in campus-based financial aid programs can now plan for the 2026-27…
2026-27 award year deadlines for Campus-Based programs announced
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid administrators overseeing campus-based financial aid programs can now add some…
Department of Education resumes adjudication of Borrower Defense claims
By Marlene Seeklander Stack of papers with different colored binder clips The Department of Education recently…
FSA seeking volunteers for input on partner services
By Marlene Seeklander Individuals involved in the administration of federal financial aid can sign up to…
Federal Student Aid hosting webinars on the implementation of the Budget Reconciliation Bill
By Marlene Seeklander When it comes to implementing something new, particularly new financial aid regulations, financial…
May 8 registration deadline for June ACT test
By Marlene Seeklander Students can get a head start on their summer plans by registering now…
Tip of the Week – April 8, 2026
Communicating with borrowers about the defunct SAVE Plan Even for those of us who live…
2026-27 FSA Handbook Application and Verification Guide now available
By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid professionals have one more tool available for the 2026-27 award year…
Colleges required to operate Prison Education Programs in the best interest of students
By Marlene Seeklander Although it seems it should go without saying, prison education programs should operate…
Deadline approaching for colleges to provide access to campus-based financial aid
By Marlene Seeklander Students who need extra funds to attend college can often benefit from access…
Deadline approaching to request waiver of 2026-27 FWS program community service requirements
By Marlene Seeklander Institutions who won’t be able to meet the community service requirements of the…
