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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.
We heard you have questions about the student loan changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the RISE neg reg committee.
Here are some clarifications that arose during neg reg as well as answers to some commonly asked questions NASFAA has received from members: https://ow.ly/FrHE50XuW4q
Here are some clarifications that arose during neg reg as well as answers to some commonly asked questions NASFAA has received from members: https://ow.ly/FrHE50XuW4q
November 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
We heard you have questions about the student loan changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the RISE neg reg committee.
Here are some clarifications that arose during neg reg as well as answers to some commonly asked questions NASFAA has received from members: https://ow.ly/FrHE50XuW4q
Here are some clarifications that arose during neg reg as well as answers to some commonly asked questions NASFAA has received from members: https://ow.ly/FrHE50XuW4q
House Holds Hearing Focused on Lowering Higher Education Costs for Students
The House Education & Workforce Committee met to discuss how innovative technologies and initiatives in #HigherEducation could be used to lower costs to students and families: https://ow.ly/JwF150Xu9Mu
The House Education & Workforce Committee met to discuss how innovative technologies and initiatives in #HigherEducation could be used to lower costs to students and families: https://ow.ly/JwF150Xu9Mu
November 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
House Holds Hearing Focused on Lowering Higher Education Costs for Students
The House Education & Workforce Committee met to discuss how innovative technologies and initiatives in #HigherEducation could be used to lower costs to students and families: https://ow.ly/JwF150Xu9Mu
The House Education & Workforce Committee met to discuss how innovative technologies and initiatives in #HigherEducation could be used to lower costs to students and families: https://ow.ly/JwF150Xu9Mu
The Trump administration's effort to fully dismantle the Department of Education continued on Tuesday with six new interagency agreements (IAAs) aimed at transferring several of the department’s responsibilities to other federal agencies: https://ow.ly/uf8850Xu4IO
November 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Trump administration's effort to fully dismantle the Department of Education continued on Tuesday with six new interagency agreements (IAAs) aimed at transferring several of the department’s responsibilities to other federal agencies: https://ow.ly/uf8850Xu4IO
Impact of 2025 Tax Law Changes on Young Doctors
The dominant effect of the 2025 law for high-debt medical graduates entering repayment is the expansion of private exposure stemming from new limits on federal borrowing, writes David Bernstein in an op-ed for NASFAA: https://ow.ly/l0aY50XtEw5
The dominant effect of the 2025 law for high-debt medical graduates entering repayment is the expansion of private exposure stemming from new limits on federal borrowing, writes David Bernstein in an op-ed for NASFAA: https://ow.ly/l0aY50XtEw5
November 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Impact of 2025 Tax Law Changes on Young Doctors
The dominant effect of the 2025 law for high-debt medical graduates entering repayment is the expansion of private exposure stemming from new limits on federal borrowing, writes David Bernstein in an op-ed for NASFAA: https://ow.ly/l0aY50XtEw5
The dominant effect of the 2025 law for high-debt medical graduates entering repayment is the expansion of private exposure stemming from new limits on federal borrowing, writes David Bernstein in an op-ed for NASFAA: https://ow.ly/l0aY50XtEw5
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
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
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
🏆 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
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
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
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
NASFAA submitted comments to the Department of Education, in response to its comment request on proposed revisions to the Application for Approval to Participate in the Federal Student Financial Aid Programs (E-App): https://ow.ly/itYn50XinAE
October 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
NASFAA submitted comments to the Department of Education, in response to its comment request on proposed revisions to the Application for Approval to Participate in the Federal Student Financial Aid Programs (E-App): https://ow.ly/itYn50XinAE
OTC AskRegs Experts🎙️Unpacking the RISE Neg Reg Committee
Tim and Jill discuss what happened during the committee's first week-long meeting in September, including debate over what classifies a "professional student."
🎧 ow.ly/VEfC50XhF4Z
Tim and Jill discuss what happened during the committee's first week-long meeting in September, including debate over what classifies a "professional student."
🎧 ow.ly/VEfC50XhF4Z
October 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
OTC AskRegs Experts🎙️Unpacking the RISE Neg Reg Committee
Tim and Jill discuss what happened during the committee's first week-long meeting in September, including debate over what classifies a "professional student."
🎧 ow.ly/VEfC50XhF4Z
Tim and Jill discuss what happened during the committee's first week-long meeting in September, including debate over what classifies a "professional student."
🎧 ow.ly/VEfC50XhF4Z
Today, the NASFAA staff extends our deepest gratitude for all that you do, every single day, to change lives through financial aid. 🫶 Happy NASFAA Member Appreciation Day! 🥳
October 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Today, the NASFAA staff extends our deepest gratitude for all that you do, every single day, to change lives through financial aid. 🫶 Happy NASFAA Member Appreciation Day! 🥳
NASFAA, along with 30 other higher education organizations, released a statement opposing the Trump administration’s higher education compact, outlining concerns that the proposal threatens “to undermine the very qualities that make our system exceptional.”
Learn more: https://ow.ly/3EIx50Xh5GK
Learn more: https://ow.ly/3EIx50Xh5GK
October 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
NASFAA, along with 30 other higher education organizations, released a statement opposing the Trump administration’s higher education compact, outlining concerns that the proposal threatens “to undermine the very qualities that make our system exceptional.”
Learn more: https://ow.ly/3EIx50Xh5GK
Learn more: https://ow.ly/3EIx50Xh5GK
NASFAA Signs Onto Letter Providing Feedback on the Redesign of IES: https://ow.ly/Nb1I50XgZPs
1️⃣ Stressed the importance of keeping the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) within the federal government.
2️⃣ Outlines nine recommendations for the U.S. Department of Education.
1️⃣ Stressed the importance of keeping the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) within the federal government.
2️⃣ Outlines nine recommendations for the U.S. Department of Education.
October 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
NASFAA Signs Onto Letter Providing Feedback on the Redesign of IES: https://ow.ly/Nb1I50XgZPs
1️⃣ Stressed the importance of keeping the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) within the federal government.
2️⃣ Outlines nine recommendations for the U.S. Department of Education.
1️⃣ Stressed the importance of keeping the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) within the federal government.
2️⃣ Outlines nine recommendations for the U.S. Department of Education.
Registration is open for the NASFAA 2026 Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo! The conference will feature four learning pathways to further your professional goals.
Learn more about the pathway options, and register today to take advantage of early-bird pricing: https://ow.ly/sVjc50Xfy3K
Learn more about the pathway options, and register today to take advantage of early-bird pricing: https://ow.ly/sVjc50Xfy3K
October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Registration is open for the NASFAA 2026 Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo! The conference will feature four learning pathways to further your professional goals.
Learn more about the pathway options, and register today to take advantage of early-bird pricing: https://ow.ly/sVjc50Xfy3K
Learn more about the pathway options, and register today to take advantage of early-bird pricing: https://ow.ly/sVjc50Xfy3K
NASFAA, along with other #HigherEd orgs, sent a letter to the Department of Education outlining multiple concerns regarding the department’s proposed new IPEDS Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) survey.
Learn about the concerns outlined in the letter: https://ow.ly/WJNV50XeZJj
Learn about the concerns outlined in the letter: https://ow.ly/WJNV50XeZJj
October 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
NASFAA, along with other #HigherEd orgs, sent a letter to the Department of Education outlining multiple concerns regarding the department’s proposed new IPEDS Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) survey.
Learn about the concerns outlined in the letter: https://ow.ly/WJNV50XeZJj
Learn about the concerns outlined in the letter: https://ow.ly/WJNV50XeZJj
This week on "Off The Cuff,"🎙️Melanie and Nalia provide an update on where things stand with funding for federal student aid programs due to the ongoing government shutdown.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and on our website: www.nasfaa.org/off_the_cuff...
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and on our website: www.nasfaa.org/off_the_cuff...
October 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This week on "Off The Cuff,"🎙️Melanie and Nalia provide an update on where things stand with funding for federal student aid programs due to the ongoing government shutdown.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and on our website: www.nasfaa.org/off_the_cuff...
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and on our website: www.nasfaa.org/off_the_cuff...