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Navigating Conflicting Information in Title IV Administration

College Aid Services

AUGUST 8, 2024

As Title IV administrators, we’re all too familiar with the term “conflicting information.” ” It’s a staple in our daily operations in higher education, and its regulatory definition can be found in 34 CFR 668.16(f), f), 34 CFR 668.16(b)(3), b)(3), and 34 CFR 668.54(a)(2).

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Reminder: Title IV Eligibility Requirements for Unaccompanied, Homeless Youth

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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Is your institution compliant with Title IV regulations?

College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Department of Education announced settlement agreements with five law schools after a Federal Student Aid investigation revealed that the schools improperly disbursed Title IV funds. million in ineligible disbursements made to 92 students across… More » Is your institution compliant with Title IV regulations?

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Reminder: Title IV Aid: Disbursement Reporting, Excess Cash, and Reconciliation Requirements

College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

FSA has published a reminder of the general disbursement reporting, excess cash, and reconciliation requirements for all Title IV programs.

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Update on 2024–25 Verification Reporting and Status Code “W” Warning: What Schools Need to Know

College Aid Services

APRIL 25, 2025

This update is crucial for schools administering Federal Pell Grants to ensure compliance with Title IV regulations. On April 24, 2025, FSA released an important update regarding 202425 Verification Reporting and the handling of Verification Status Code W (GRANTS-25-02).

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Latest ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter Highlights Institutional Responsibility for Third-Party Misrepresentations

College Aid Services

JANUARY 17, 2025

The Department of Education is reminding Title IV institutions in a ‘Dear Colleague Letter’ of their responsibility to comply with regulations pertaining to misrepresentations, including any made by third-party service providers that they utilize.

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Secret Shoppers to Evaluate Recruitment, Enrollment Practices, and Title IV Compliance

College Aid Services

MARCH 15, 2023

The secret shoppers will be used to help evaluate an institution’s recruitment, enrollment, financial aid, and other practices.

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FSA Reminds Schools to Disclose Related Party Transactions in Audited Financial Statements

College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The electronic announcement below describes the federal requirements for Title IV institutions to disclose all related party transactions in their audited financial statements in accordance with guidance set by the AICPA.

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FSA Reinstates Fraudulent Activity Flagging and Verification Process for 2024-25, 2025-26 ISIRs

College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

FSA announced that it will resume flagging FAFSA applicants for potentially fraudulent activity on both the the 2024-25 and 2025-26 forms, which will require that schools complete V4 or V5 verification prior to disbursing any Title IV aid.

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Availability of 2023 Title IV Audit Guide for Proprietary Schools and Third-Party Servicers

College Aid Services

MARCH 16, 2023

Department of Education, Office of Inspector General has published its new Title IV Audit Guide, Guide for Financial Statement Audits of Proprietary Schools and For Compliance Attestation Examination Engagements of Proprietary Schools and Third-Party Servicers Administering Title IV Programs (Guide).

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Reminder: Final Reconciliation for Campus-Based Aid Due by December 13

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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Upcoming Webinars Offer Title IV Recertification Training to Eligible Institutions

College Aid Services

APRIL 4, 2024

Federal Student Aid is hosting a pair of webinars later this year to train administrators on the recertification process for Title IV programs, which must be submitted 90 days before the expiration of their school’s Program Participate Agreement (PPA).

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Guidelines for Applying for Title IV Eligibility for Direct Assessment (Competency-Based) Programs

College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In a Dear Colleague letter, the Department of Education provided the requirements for institutions who want to receive Title IV aid for direct assessment programs.

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New Education Department Report Highlights 2024 Experimental Site Findings

College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

These reports are designed to test the impact of regulatory flexibilities in Title IV aid programs, review important topic such as Pell grants for incarcerated students, Federal Work-Study programs, and competency-based education.

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Documentation requirements for Mandatory and Discretionary Trigger Reporting Under Financial Responsibility

College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Earlier this year, the Department of Education amended regulations for mandatory and discretionary trigger reporting that went into effect on July 1 for institutions receiving Title IV funding.

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FSA Announces 2024-25 Fundamentals Training Series

College Aid Services

AUGUST 6, 2024

Federal Student Aid has created a new training series that focuses on rudimentary topics such as how schools request funds from the Department of Education, reporting requirements, and institutional eligibility for Title IV funds.

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FSA Reminds Institutions of Annual Audit Requirements

College Aid Services

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The Department of Education reiterates that institutions must have certain calculations evaluated and approved by an independent auditor to maintain their eligibility for Title IV aid. Read the complete FSA announcement below.

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Guidance on Mandatory and Discretionary Trigger Reporting Under Financial Responsibility

College Aid Services

JUNE 27, 2024

Beginning July 1st, new regulations concerning financial responsibility triggers that must be reported to the Department through the COD Document Center will go into effect for institutions that receive Title IV aid.

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FSA Announces Winter-Spring 2024 Webinar Series

College Aid Services

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Federal Student Aid has announced an additional set of webinars in their Wednesday Webinar Series, a series of live webinars which cover a variety of topics related to the Title IV programs. The webinars provide the most recent guidance from the U.S.

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FSA Releases Guidelines for Direct Assessment Programs

College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In a Dear Colleague letter, the Department of Education provided the requirements for institutions who want to receive Title IV aid for direct assessment programs.

Title IV Application Administration Administration

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Tackling R2T4: Beyond the Basics – Webinar (Recording)

College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Return to Title IV (R2T4) remains a top 10 compliance finding year over year, and one of the most complex processes facing financial aid professionals today.

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Updated Guidelines to ED’s Guidance on Third-Party Servicers: Effective Date REMOVED

College Aid Services

MAY 17, 2023

The Department of Education (ED) released Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) GEN-23-03 earlier this year to ensure proper oversight of Third-Party Services that perform various functions related to institutions’ participation in Title IV aid programs.

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Don’t Miss Out: Key Deadlines for 2024-25 Academic Year

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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FSA, in Collaboration with DHS, Revises Title IV Eligibility Guidelines for Canadian-Born Indigenous Americans

College Aid Services

JANUARY 16, 2025

These new regulations will not affect Native Americans students who claimed Title IV eligibility under the Jay Treaty and… More FSA, in Collaboration with DHS, Revises Title IV Eligibility Guidelines for Canadian-Born Indigenous Americans The post FSA, in Collaboration with DHS, Revises Title IV Eligibility Guidelines for Canadian-Born Indigenous (..)

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Extensions Available for Disaster-Impacted Schools as Dec. 13 FISAP Correction Deadline Nears

College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The electronic announcement below provides Title IV institutions with important information on how to submit any changes or corrections to the Fiscal Operations Report for 2023–24 and the Application to Participate for 2025–26 (FISAP). 13 FISAP Correction Deadline Nears first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Dept. of Education Issues Guidance on Handling FAFSA Data When Administering Student Aid

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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Education Department Issues Mandate to End Racial Preferences in Admissions Decisions, Hiring Practices

College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In its most recent ‘Dear Colleague Letter,’ the Trump administration has notified educational institutions receiving Title IV funding to cease “using race preferences and stereotypes as a factor in their admissions, hiring, promotion, compensation, scholarships, prizes, administrative support, sanctions, discipline, and beyond” (..)

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