Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In 2020, the California State Auditor’s office reported that the University of California was not in compliance with NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA, stating that the university system had “inadequate policies and oversight” and lacked tribal representation on campus and systemwide committees, leading to “inconsistent practices” for repatriation.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This guidance includes details what schools must do prior to submitting their applications, procedures if there are multiple program locations, and how to respond if offices cannot… More » Revised Application Process for Prison Education Programs Now Available The post Revised Application Process for Prison Education Programs Now Available first (..)

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Department of Education announced on December 6th that it would implement additional changes to the identity verification process for FAFSA applicants and contributors without a Social Security Number (SSN) to streamline the process for impacted users.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Ensuring that these systems are secure is not just about compliance—it’s about safeguarding the trust and well-being of the school community. Private K-12 schools can take proactive steps to secure their financial aid processes, not just for regulatory compliance but to protect their community from the risks associated with data theft.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 9, 2024

FSA acknowledged that this would cause significant delays for the small population of applicants who do not pass the initial identity verification… More » DHS Implements Temporary Fix to Address FAFSA Verification Backlog The post DHS Implements Temporary Fix to Address FAFSA Verification Backlog first appeared on College Aid Services.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 9, 2024

FSA is conducting another set of webinars designed to answer your most pressing questions about the new FAFSA application.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Fiscal Operations Report for 2023-24 and Application to Participate for 2025-26 (FISAP) was approved by the federal government earlier this year and the deadline to submit is Tuesday, October 1st at 11:59 p.m. ET; corrections to the report will be on December 13, 2024.

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College Aid Services

JULY 22, 2024

The latest electronic announcement outlines 2024-25 federal guidelines to determine when a FAFSA applicant qualifies for independent status as a unaccompanied youth who is homeless, self-supporting, or at risk of being homeless.

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College Aid Services

JULY 11, 2024

Noncitizens are eligible for federal aid through the FAFSA application if they fall within specific classifications—such as permanent resident, conditional entrant, or refugee, etc.—and and provide a valid Alien Registration number that is verified by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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College Aid Services

JULY 25, 2024

Federal Student Aid has published two volumes the 2024-2025 Federal Student Aid Handbook and updated the Application Verification Guide. What has changed: Volume 8: The Direct Loan Program – This volume discusses the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loan Program) and describes how the U.S.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The letter contains a detailed overview of the guidelines, recent changes to application process, and where administrators can find additional resources if they have questions or concerns.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 25, 2023

Posted: January 25, 2023 Author: Federal Student Aid Subject: 2023-2024 FAFSA Verification-Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Return Transcript Matrix Attached to this Electronic Announcement is the 2023-2024 FAFSA Verification-IRS Tax Return Transcript Matrix that institutions can use for 2023-2024 verification of IRS tax return information included (..)

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The federal government published a comprehensive guide to how Title IV institutions state grant agencies, and contractors can utilize personally identifiable information that they receive from the FAFSA Application. of Education Issues Guidance on Handling FAFSA Data When Administering Student Aid The post Dept.

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College Planners of America

MAY 13, 2023

The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) integrates major changes in the way students will apply for Federal student aid. According to the U.S. Education Department (ED), these changes will help students by enabling a better and simpler FAFSA experience.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As Liam Knox of Inside Higher Ed put it , the ruling was “a vague and at times self-contradictory piece of jurisprudence that continues to frustrate colleges keen to maintain diversity without falling out of compliance.” universities may not simply establish through application essays or other means the regime we hold unlawful today.”

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 11, 2022

Summer is here, which means financial aid season is just around the corner, and many of you will be opening digital piles of applications in September. We compiled a checklist of three tasks you can knock out before opening those applications. What percentage of approved applicants ended up enrolling?

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EAB

MAY 30, 2023

Data from EAB student surveys and partner institutions have shown a steady increase in the average number of applications per student from just over six to seven across the pandemic. For enrollment leaders, this means that students’ attention is increasingly divided. New Research into College Enrollment Declines. Ready to find out more?

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College Aid Services

JULY 26, 2024

The 2024-25 Federal School Code (FSC) List of Participating Schools is now available as an online document and an integrated search function for applicants navigating the fafsa.gov website.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 2, 2024

Update 8/1/24: Following its July 24th update, Federal Student Aid has clarified its guidance on resolving conflicting information for applicants or contributors that have FTI data and manually indicated that they did not file a U.S. tax return for 2022.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Financial Aid Offices can now utilize the Application Receipt Date on the 2024-25 paper FAFSA forms to determine a student’s eligibility for late disbursements using a copy of the original paper FAFSA, mailing receipts if there discrepancies.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Applications were pouring in, but by the time classes began, nearly half of the prospective students had vanished. Applicant-to-enrollee conversion rates increased 17% between Spring 2019 and Spring 2021 , ensuring more students were successfully integrated into the college community. Enrollment saw a 16% increase.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Unifying your data management, governance, and reporting strategies will not only reduce the stress on your staff, but it will also give you access to the information you need to make data-informed decisions and streamline tedious but critical workflows like compliance reporting.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 12, 2024

FSA outlines when verification status codes (“W,” “V,” or “S”) are applicable. The electronic announcement below provides important reminders about how institutions should process students who are selected for verification. Read the full announcement below.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 4, 2024

Please be aware that these online trainings are designated for institutions whose recertification applications are due… More » Upcoming Webinars Offer Title IV Recertification Training to Eligible Institutions The post Upcoming Webinars Offer Title IV Recertification Training to Eligible Institutions first appeared on College Aid Services.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In a recent publication, Federal Student Aid released key deadlines for Title IV institutions must submit reports for the 2024-25 academic year.

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College Aid Services

JULY 31, 2024

Federal Student Aid revealed yesterday that batch institutional corrections will be delayed until the 2025-26 because schools would not have access until after the fall semester begins and to prioritize a success rollout of next year’s FAFSA application.

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College Aid Services

JULY 31, 2024

The Department of Education announced it will maintain its temporary policies for applications without a SSN to access the 2024-25 FAFSA form until it can resolve the underlying issues with secondary identity verifications.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The letter contains a detailed overview of the guidelines, recent changes to application process, and where administrators can find additional resources if they have questions or concerns.

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EAB

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Liam Knox of Inside Higher Ed recently characterized the SCOTUS ruling as, "A vague and at times self-contradictory piece of jurisprudence that continues to frustrate colleges keen to maintain diversity without falling out of compliance." And I think that's about as apt a description as any I've seen.

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Timely MD

AUGUST 4, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights said it “will not impose penalties for non-compliance with the regulatory requirements under the HIPAA Rules against covered healthcare providers in connection with the good faith provision of telehealth during the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency.”

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EAB

MAY 1, 2023

The more broadly applicable solution to this challenge is consistently utilizing a single analytic tool that is accessible to non-technical users. This makes it possible for users trained on one report or dashboard to easily explore another. Use the form below to speak to an expert.

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EAB

MARCH 7, 2023

And so what we've found through our research here at EAB is currently most institutions, they do rigorously track and manage those risks such as financial, operational and compliance related risks. AS: You know, someone's coming after us, right? In response to those issues. Until then, thank you for your time.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Mary Pope Hutson A new admissions policy at private women's liberal arts school could bar transgender women next school year, requiring that an applicant confirm her sex assigned at birth is female, and that she consistently lives and identifies as a woman.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

So, we need to be aware of that, not just to stay in compliance, but to really serve the borrowers who attended our institutions.” During the beginning of September, interest will begin to recur and in October actual loan payments will be required to be paid. Because we have responsibility over our cohort default rates as well.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2023

Speaking at a National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators ( NASFAA ) conference in February, Melanie Storey, Director of the ED’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), said that, in order to assure compliance with the Act, the ED will not be able to launch the FAFSA as usual on October 1 of this year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

These new steps include reducing verification requirements, suspending routine school compliance reviews and providing flexibility on renewing participation in the federal student aid programs. Schools will have until their expiration date to submit the recertification application.

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COE

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I am aware that the provision of any false, fictitious, or fraudulent information, or the omission of any material fact, may subject me, and the organization on behalf of which this submission is being made, to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties for fraud, false statements, false claims, or other violations.

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