Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Augustine an extension “for good cause” due to the school showing significant recent strides in addressing non-compliance and evidence that deficiencies will be addressed within a year. Augustine was previously on probation between 2016 and 2018 due to financial issues and institutional effectiveness doubts.

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College Aid Services

MARCH 27, 2025

Department of Educations Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) has reopened the online income-driven repayment (IDR) plan and loan consolidation applications, providing a new pathway for eligible borrowers following a significant legal challenge.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In a recent Electronic Announcement, Federal Student Aid (FSA) has issued guidance aimed at institutions and auditors who are tasked with evaluating institutional compliance concerning the delivery of credit balances to a student’s card or other access device under the Department of Education’s regulations at 34 C.F.R.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Originally scheduled for release in August, Federal Student Aid announced yesterday that batch corrections will not be available for the 2024-25 FAFSA. This surprising announcement places a significant burden on Financial Aid Administrators and may cause further delays in granting aid to students.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 9, 2025

In todays global education landscape, independent and private K12 schools are welcoming more international students than ever before. These students bring cultural diversity, academic excellence, and a broader worldview to the classroombut they also bring unique challenges when it comes to financial aid processing.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Department of Education has released the Application and Verification Guide of 2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook. The text is designed for financial aid professionals and counselors to help students file their FAFSA applications, make corrections, and verify information.

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HEAG

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Resources Word In Wooden Cube Financial aid administrators are the unsung heroes of the academic world, playing a crucial role in helping students navigate the complex realm of financial aid and achieve their academic goals. To fulfill their responsibilities effectively, … Read more ».

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Civitas Learning

MARCH 13, 2025

Ensuring that students eventually graduate isnt enough to drive sustainable institutions. Higher Education must also prepare and develop students to reach their goals. A students journeyand how prepared they feel for life after collegedirectly impacts long-term success.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

If youre an international student wondering how to navigate the U.S. student visa process for international students, this guide is here to help. Understanding the F-1 Visa The F-1 visa is the cornerstone for international students aspiring to pursue their studies in the United States. colleges and universities.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Federal Student Aid (FSA) has released updated guidelines for how the FAFSA should be processed for underaged applicants who wish to apply for financial aid.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Handling Difficult Conversations Handling Difficult Conversations Broadcast date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Learning how to navigate tough conversations is just as important as keeping up with regulatory requirements and maintaining compliance. Students and families are often frustrated or confused by the financial aid process.

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College Aid Services

MARCH 15, 2023

Federal Student Aid’s Office of Enforcement announced that it will add the use of secret shoppers to it’s toolbox. The secret shoppers will be used to help evaluate an institution’s recruitment, enrollment, financial aid, and other practices.

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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. Taking a proactive approach to completing your K-12 financial aid prep tasks can help ease some of the burdens. Is enrollment status up to date for all students?

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA)… More » Institutions Must Maintain Appropriate Compliance Management Systems and Policies The post Institutions Must Maintain Appropriate Compliance Management Systems and Policies first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Student Privacy Compass

JULY 6, 2023

Higher education institutions participating in the US Department of Education’s federal student aid programs need to be aware of recent updates to requirements to the Safeguards Rule of the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), which will go into effect on June 9, 2023. How do Institutions ensure compliance?

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Federal Student Aid notified schools that they will transmit a revised draft of the Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) Completers List by October 27 through their SAIG-TG mailboxes. Financial aid offices will receive the file as a GEFVCMOP message class and have until Jan.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As schools handle sensitive information, such as family financial records and student data, it’s essential to prioritize cyber awareness and implement strong security measures. This is particularly crucial when it comes to financial aid solutions, which often involve collecting and storing highly sensitive information.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

FSA has issued another important reminder to institutions regarding federal requirements for excess cash management, reconciliation, and reporting Title IV aid disbursements. Schools have until December 13, 2024 to make any changes to their financial aid data for Campus-Based programs for the 2023-24 academic year.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 11, 2022

Innovating to Close Equity Gaps: The National Institute for Student Success. Student Success. These respected campus leaders are skilled in change management, and we look to them for spearheading and scaling student success initiatives at our member institutions. How to Improve Student Outcomes. Thu, 08/11/2022 - 06:00.

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Civitas Learning

MARCH 13, 2025

Ensuring that students eventually graduate isnt enough to drive sustainable institutions. Higher Education must also prepare and develop students to reach their goals. A students journeyand how prepared they feel for life after collegedirectly impacts long-term success.

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College Aid Services

JUNE 21, 2024

Starting July 1st, Financial Aid offices will receive the NSLDS Incarcerated Student Report: a new annual report that identifies Pell Grant recipients who are incarcerated or confined without a release date.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The 2023 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference occurred between November 28 and December 1. The was a record 22,400 registered participants for the four-day training conference.

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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. Education Department (ED), these changes will help students by enabling a better and simpler FAFSA experience. According to the U.S.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Federal Student Aid has officially removed enrolled services to Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) accounts that were not actively confirmed prior to the December 10 deadline by the institution’s Primary Destination Point Administrator (Primary DPA).

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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

APRIL 5, 2024

Institutions now have access to the newest version of the 2024-2025 Federal Student Aid Handbook, which include changes to the volumes related to managing federal aid funding and student eligibility.

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EAB

JULY 21, 2023

If you’ve worked at a community college, you have probably encountered at least one of these statements from a student, no matter your role. In order to design a modern student experience , colleges must understand the forces that shape student expectations long before they arrive on campus.

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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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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Federal Student Aid has released volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. 21, 2025: We updated Volume 3 Electronic Data Exchange and FAFSA… More 202526 FAFSA Specifications Guide (February 2025 Update #2) The post 202526 FAFSA Specifications Guide (February 2025 Update #2) first appeared on College Aid Services.

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College Aid Services

JULY 10, 2024

Federal Student Aid has provided several tools that institutions can utilize until the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) post-screening and identity verification processes are available later this year for 2024-25.

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College Aid Services

JULY 25, 2024

Federal Student Aid has updated the 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical and processing information for the 2024–25 award year. What changed?

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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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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

While higher education leaders found plenty to be appalled about in the SCOTUS opinion , one of the most troubling aspects of it was its lack of clarity on core practical questions related to the consideration of race in student recruitment.

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College Aid Services

MARCH 5, 2025

Federal Student Aid has released volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. Update on March 4, 2025: FSA updated Volume 7 Comment Codesto add back the… More 202526 FAFSA Specifications Guide (March 2025 Update) The post 202526 FAFSA Specifications Guide (March 2025 Update) first appeared on College Aid Services.

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EAB

JUNE 30, 2023

What benefits do staff, faculty, and students gain from better data management? Edify serves as a data hub for all of the systems that higher ed already uses, from enrollment and fundraising CRMs to student success platforms. It certainly sounds good to improve data management, but in a tangible sense, what does that mean?

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EAB

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Art also examines the recent guidance offered by the US Departments of Education and Justice and stresses that it is still permissible to consider facets of students’ experience, background, interest, and other qualities expressly associated with their race. Art, thanks for joining us today. Thanks for having me, Tom.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 31, 2025

Federal Student Aid announced the preliminary funding levels for the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and Federal Work-Study (FWS) programs for the 2025-26 academic year, based on the 2024-25 award year appropriations.

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