New financial aid professionals will likely benefit the most from a new training course on the handling of student data, but experienced professionals may want to attend the course as a refresher.
The FSA Training Center includes a learning track – 2025-26 Use and Disclosure of Federal Tax Information and FAFSA Data – which includes two courses focused on FTI and FAFSA data. The track takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.
Once the track is completed, users will be able to identify the data elements considered FTI and FAFSA data, explain allowed and prohibited use and redisclosure of data, and how to safeguard the information.
To enroll in the training:
- Log into the FSA Training Center at fsatraining.ed.gov
- Select Learning Tracks from the black main menu bar
- Select the Aid Application Process category
- Select 2025-26 Use and Disclosure of Federal Tax Information and FAFSA Data
Questions about the learning track or other training needs can be directed to helpdesk.fsatraining@ed.gov.
