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NASFAA works to shape the future by promoting access and success in higher education.
NASFAA works to shape the future by promoting access and success in higher education.
NASFAA 2024-25 Annual Report Now Published
Look back at our community's efforts and accomplishments from 2024-25: https://ow.ly/qssW50Xr5pJ
Look back at our community's efforts and accomplishments from 2024-25: https://ow.ly/qssW50Xr5pJ
November 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
NASFAA 2024-25 Annual Report Now Published
Look back at our community's efforts and accomplishments from 2024-25: https://ow.ly/qssW50Xr5pJ
Look back at our community's efforts and accomplishments from 2024-25: https://ow.ly/qssW50Xr5pJ
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ED’s ‘Special Projects’ Grants Spark Concern Over Congressional Intent
The pushback, which arose Monday, is part of an ongoing debate about how much flexibility the Trump administration has to move money around. https://bit.ly/3LtsTFr
The pushback, which arose Monday, is part of an ongoing debate about how much flexibility the Trump administration has to move money around. https://bit.ly/3LtsTFr
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
ED’s ‘Special Projects’ Grants Spark Concern Over Congressional Intent
The pushback, which arose Monday, is part of an ongoing debate about how much flexibility the Trump administration has to move money around. https://bit.ly/3LtsTFr
The pushback, which arose Monday, is part of an ongoing debate about how much flexibility the Trump administration has to move money around. https://bit.ly/3LtsTFr
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The U.S. Department of Education has found that students who take part in the College Access Migrant Program are far more likely to stay in school. But the Trump administration questions the effectiveness of such programs and calls them "extremely costly."
College program for migrant students loses federal funding
The College Access Migrant Program helped create pathways for students across the Northwest to enroll at higher education institutions.
www.opb.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The U.S. Department of Education has found that students who take part in the College Access Migrant Program are far more likely to stay in school. But the Trump administration questions the effectiveness of such programs and calls them "extremely costly."
NASFAA Comments to ED on Proposed Revisions to the FSA Feedback System: https://ow.ly/sAry50Xqw6i
👍 Refined menu options make feedback process clearer.
👎 Renaming "Submit a Complaint" button to "Submit Feedback" could create confusion because the available options continue to address grievances.
👍 Refined menu options make feedback process clearer.
👎 Renaming "Submit a Complaint" button to "Submit Feedback" could create confusion because the available options continue to address grievances.
November 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NASFAA Comments to ED on Proposed Revisions to the FSA Feedback System: https://ow.ly/sAry50Xqw6i
👍 Refined menu options make feedback process clearer.
👎 Renaming "Submit a Complaint" button to "Submit Feedback" could create confusion because the available options continue to address grievances.
👍 Refined menu options make feedback process clearer.
👎 Renaming "Submit a Complaint" button to "Submit Feedback" could create confusion because the available options continue to address grievances.
What’s the HEA Without Reauthorization?
While the Higher Education Act recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, it hasn’t been reauthorized in nearly 20 years even though the law is meant to be reauthorized every five years: https://ow.ly/FW3A50XprEU
While the Higher Education Act recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, it hasn’t been reauthorized in nearly 20 years even though the law is meant to be reauthorized every five years: https://ow.ly/FW3A50XprEU
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
What’s the HEA Without Reauthorization?
While the Higher Education Act recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, it hasn’t been reauthorized in nearly 20 years even though the law is meant to be reauthorized every five years: https://ow.ly/FW3A50XprEU
While the Higher Education Act recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, it hasn’t been reauthorized in nearly 20 years even though the law is meant to be reauthorized every five years: https://ow.ly/FW3A50XprEU
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Opinion | The Higher Education Act Turns 60—and Congress Has Left It to Collect Dust
We need a comprehensive reauthorization, not policy by patchwork. https://bit.ly/4qN4UkB
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
We need a comprehensive reauthorization, not policy by patchwork. https://bit.ly/4qN4UkB
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
November 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Opinion | The Higher Education Act Turns 60—and Congress Has Left It to Collect Dust
We need a comprehensive reauthorization, not policy by patchwork. https://bit.ly/4qN4UkB
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
We need a comprehensive reauthorization, not policy by patchwork. https://bit.ly/4qN4UkB
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Senate Hearing on Higher Ed Financial Transparency Touts Bipartisan Solutions
Brenda Hicks, director of financial aid at Southwestern College and NASFAA's 2020-21 national chair, testified for the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee: https://ow.ly/szlG50XoqUI
Brenda Hicks, director of financial aid at Southwestern College and NASFAA's 2020-21 national chair, testified for the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee: https://ow.ly/szlG50XoqUI
November 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Senate Hearing on Higher Ed Financial Transparency Touts Bipartisan Solutions
Brenda Hicks, director of financial aid at Southwestern College and NASFAA's 2020-21 national chair, testified for the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee: https://ow.ly/szlG50XoqUI
Brenda Hicks, director of financial aid at Southwestern College and NASFAA's 2020-21 national chair, testified for the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee: https://ow.ly/szlG50XoqUI
Consensus Reached: RISE Committee Supports Entire Package of OBBBA Provisions
Yesterday, amid much debate over the definition of professional student, degree, and other key student aid provisions, negotiators reached consensus on the entire package of 17 proposals: https://ow.ly/Sy1Y50XonKW
Yesterday, amid much debate over the definition of professional student, degree, and other key student aid provisions, negotiators reached consensus on the entire package of 17 proposals: https://ow.ly/Sy1Y50XonKW
November 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Consensus Reached: RISE Committee Supports Entire Package of OBBBA Provisions
Yesterday, amid much debate over the definition of professional student, degree, and other key student aid provisions, negotiators reached consensus on the entire package of 17 proposals: https://ow.ly/Sy1Y50XonKW
Yesterday, amid much debate over the definition of professional student, degree, and other key student aid provisions, negotiators reached consensus on the entire package of 17 proposals: https://ow.ly/Sy1Y50XonKW
NASFAA recently concluded a project exploring how institutions build their cost of attendance (COA) with the goal to 📄 document COA development practices, 🔎 identify common challenges, and 🚀 elevate the perspectives of financial aid professionals.
Explore the report: https://ow.ly/e2W550XnUsm
Explore the report: https://ow.ly/e2W550XnUsm
November 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
NASFAA recently concluded a project exploring how institutions build their cost of attendance (COA) with the goal to 📄 document COA development practices, 🔎 identify common challenges, and 🚀 elevate the perspectives of financial aid professionals.
Explore the report: https://ow.ly/e2W550XnUsm
Explore the report: https://ow.ly/e2W550XnUsm
Neg Reg Continues Discussion of ‘Program of Study,’ Legacy Provisions, and New Professional Degree Definition
Read our recap of Wednesday's neg reg session to learn more: https://ow.ly/Zcy750XnOCU
Read our recap of Wednesday's neg reg session to learn more: https://ow.ly/Zcy750XnOCU
November 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Neg Reg Continues Discussion of ‘Program of Study,’ Legacy Provisions, and New Professional Degree Definition
Read our recap of Wednesday's neg reg session to learn more: https://ow.ly/Zcy750XnOCU
Read our recap of Wednesday's neg reg session to learn more: https://ow.ly/Zcy750XnOCU
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Student Success Leaders Worry About Affordability, AI and Diversity
Execs show faith in their institutions—and concern about technology, federal policy and other shifts. https://bit.ly/43jaNvH
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Execs show faith in their institutions—and concern about technology, federal policy and other shifts. https://bit.ly/43jaNvH
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Student Success Leaders Worry About Affordability, AI and Diversity
Execs show faith in their institutions—and concern about technology, federal policy and other shifts. https://bit.ly/43jaNvH
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Execs show faith in their institutions—and concern about technology, federal policy and other shifts. https://bit.ly/43jaNvH
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
ED Explores Regulatory Tweaks As RISE Committee Dives into Loan Rehabilitation, Program of Study, Aggregate Limits, Professional Student, and More
Read our day 2 neg reg recap: https://ow.ly/BScP50XnlX0
Read our day 2 neg reg recap: https://ow.ly/BScP50XnlX0
November 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM
ED Explores Regulatory Tweaks As RISE Committee Dives into Loan Rehabilitation, Program of Study, Aggregate Limits, Professional Student, and More
Read our day 2 neg reg recap: https://ow.ly/BScP50XnlX0
Read our day 2 neg reg recap: https://ow.ly/BScP50XnlX0
FAFSA issue for residents of Puerto Rico: Applicants who list their state of residence as PR aren’t able to make a correction currently. FSA is working on a fix. (1/2)
November 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
FAFSA issue for residents of Puerto Rico: Applicants who list their state of residence as PR aren’t able to make a correction currently. FSA is working on a fix. (1/2)
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As the government shutdown drags on, colleges are increasingly feeling the strain.
Higher Ed May Be in Trouble if the Government Is Shut Down for Much Longer
The prolonged shutdown is putting a strain on colleges that are dependent on federal dollars. Policy advocates say things will only get worse.
chroni.cl
October 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
As the government shutdown drags on, colleges are increasingly feeling the strain.
🏆 Nominate Your Colleagues for NASFAA Awards
Every year, NASFAA recognizes outstanding members and other higher education stakeholders for their achievements and contributions to financial aid, students, and/or NASFAA.
🗳️ Submit a nomination: https://ow.ly/pcJn50Xn61X
Every year, NASFAA recognizes outstanding members and other higher education stakeholders for their achievements and contributions to financial aid, students, and/or NASFAA.
🗳️ Submit a nomination: https://ow.ly/pcJn50Xn61X
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🏆 Nominate Your Colleagues for NASFAA Awards
Every year, NASFAA recognizes outstanding members and other higher education stakeholders for their achievements and contributions to financial aid, students, and/or NASFAA.
🗳️ Submit a nomination: https://ow.ly/pcJn50Xn61X
Every year, NASFAA recognizes outstanding members and other higher education stakeholders for their achievements and contributions to financial aid, students, and/or NASFAA.
🗳️ Submit a nomination: https://ow.ly/pcJn50Xn61X
RISE Neg Reg Committee Convenes Again to Continue Discussion of New Loan Limit Provisions
The RISE committee kicked off its second session of neg reg on Monday, focusing on the new prorated loan limits for students enrolled in less-than-full time: ow.ly/jYKF50XmqBW
The RISE committee kicked off its second session of neg reg on Monday, focusing on the new prorated loan limits for students enrolled in less-than-full time: ow.ly/jYKF50XmqBW
November 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
RISE Neg Reg Committee Convenes Again to Continue Discussion of New Loan Limit Provisions
The RISE committee kicked off its second session of neg reg on Monday, focusing on the new prorated loan limits for students enrolled in less-than-full time: ow.ly/jYKF50XmqBW
The RISE committee kicked off its second session of neg reg on Monday, focusing on the new prorated loan limits for students enrolled in less-than-full time: ow.ly/jYKF50XmqBW
The changes were made in response to an Executive Order from President Trump ordering ED to “ensure the definition of ‘public service’ excludes organizations that engage in activities that have a substantial illegal purpose.”
Here's what financial aid offices need to know: https://ow.ly/JYsM50XlUar
Here's what financial aid offices need to know: https://ow.ly/JYsM50XlUar
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The changes were made in response to an Executive Order from President Trump ordering ED to “ensure the definition of ‘public service’ excludes organizations that engage in activities that have a substantial illegal purpose.”
Here's what financial aid offices need to know: https://ow.ly/JYsM50XlUar
Here's what financial aid offices need to know: https://ow.ly/JYsM50XlUar
#NASFAAinTheNews: ..."Congress, they argue, could eliminate or simplify the policy, which the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators suggested in a 2015 report, arguing that other safeguards like Satisfactory Academic Progress already prevent fraud"...
A federal financial aid policy designed to prevent fraud is instead creating unexpected debt that keeps students—particularly those from low-income families—from completing their degrees, according to new research from the Brookings Institution.
Federal Aid Policy Blocks Low-Income Students From Returning to College, Study Finds
The study found that students required to return federal aid after withdrawing mid-semester are 5% less likely to re-enroll in college. For low-income students, that figure jumps to 11%.
www.theeduledger.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
#NASFAAinTheNews: ..."Congress, they argue, could eliminate or simplify the policy, which the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators suggested in a 2015 report, arguing that other safeguards like Satisfactory Academic Progress already prevent fraud"...
OTC AskRegs Experts🎙️Unpacking Cost of Attendance
🎧Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or on our website: ow.ly/Ej3l50XkYiO
🎧Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or on our website: ow.ly/Ej3l50XkYiO
October 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
OTC AskRegs Experts🎙️Unpacking Cost of Attendance
🎧Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or on our website: ow.ly/Ej3l50XkYiO
🎧Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or on our website: ow.ly/Ej3l50XkYiO
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There is special concern about how delays in this program will affect students of all ages and their ability to receive an education.
Students ‘panicking’ about looming SNAP delays
There is special concern about how delays in this program will affect students of all ages and their ability to receive an education.
edsource.org
October 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
There is special concern about how delays in this program will affect students of all ages and their ability to receive an education.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
NASFAA members and leaders reflect on the evolution of the financial aid profession over the last 60 years since the Higher Education Act of 1965 was signed into law and NASFAA was formed: https://ow.ly/7fco50XkxuA
October 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
NASFAA members and leaders reflect on the evolution of the financial aid profession over the last 60 years since the Higher Education Act of 1965 was signed into law and NASFAA was formed: https://ow.ly/7fco50XkxuA
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Searching for Compromise on Student Loan Caps
Talks over which graduate programs qualify for more loans resume next week. The Education Department and higher ed negotiators remain far apart on the best solution. https://bit.ly/47KAMPd
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Talks over which graduate programs qualify for more loans resume next week. The Education Department and higher ed negotiators remain far apart on the best solution. https://bit.ly/47KAMPd
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
October 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Searching for Compromise on Student Loan Caps
Talks over which graduate programs qualify for more loans resume next week. The Education Department and higher ed negotiators remain far apart on the best solution. https://bit.ly/47KAMPd
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Talks over which graduate programs qualify for more loans resume next week. The Education Department and higher ed negotiators remain far apart on the best solution. https://bit.ly/47KAMPd
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
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What student loan borrowers need to know, as forgiveness resumes for two repayment plans
What student loan borrowers need to know, as forgiveness resumes for two repayment plans
Student loan borrowers can get their debt forgiven again under the Income Contingent Repayment and the Pay as You Earn plans. Here's what to know.
cnb.cx
October 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
What student loan borrowers need to know, as forgiveness resumes for two repayment plans
NASFAA has submitted comments to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee with feedback on the ways in which Congress can work to enhance transparency in higher education and reduce student costs: https://ow.ly/Eifg50XjM0Y
October 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
NASFAA has submitted comments to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee with feedback on the ways in which Congress can work to enhance transparency in higher education and reduce student costs: https://ow.ly/Eifg50XjM0Y