Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Coleman said that a common structure that schools are using is to have an overarching committee focusing on big picture issues, with subcommittees focusing on potential effects for individual departments.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 30, 2024

” The webinar’s description is: “Navigating the authority granted for professional judgment can be challenging and complex as a financial aid administrator. Eastern the Department will present “Professional Judgment and Dependency Considerations.”

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College Aid Consulting Services

OCTOBER 12, 2022

If you have any questions about school-specific deadlines, you should talk to your financial aid administrator. 2023–24 Academic Year State Deadlines: Alabama Contact Your Financial Aid Office – Check with your financial aid administrator. Arizona Contact Your Financial Aid Office.

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College Aid Services

MAY 20, 2024

Federal Student Aid confirmed this past Friday in an electronic announcement that it has successfully reprocessed FAFSA records that were negatively affected by issues with FPS and FA-DDX.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 21, 2024

The Department of Education has released a new online course designed to guide financial aid administrators through each part of the FISAP and reviews commons mistakes that users will encounter throughout the process.

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College Aid Services

JULY 31, 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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HEAG

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Navigating college is challenging for any student, but for those experiencing homelessness, the road is far more daunting. In fact, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that around 56,000 students in higher education experience homelessness annually. This … Read more ».

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 8, 2024

These regulations require Financial Aid Administrators (FAAs) to establish a robust system for identifying… More » Navigating Conflicting Information in Title IV Administration The post Navigating Conflicting Information in Title IV Administration first appeared on College Aid Services.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

Entering her fourth year as a Senior Consultant, Anafe brings over 30 years of experience to College Aid Services and is NASFAA certified in 12 different areas of financial aid.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Citizenship stands as one of the primary areas of student eligibility, with issues requiring review and management by financial aid administrators. Citizenship and Eligible Noncitizen Matches for student aid applicants. In this session, our presenters will discuss the many facets of understanding and resolving U.S.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

FAFSA Application Update – Goodbye EFC and Hello SAI FAFSA Application Update – Goodbye EFC and Hello SAI FAFSA Application Update – Goodbye EFC and Hello SAI Broadcast date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Financial aid administrators are invited to join us as we explore the upcoming changes in the 2024-25 Application Processing Cycle.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In the landscape of financial aid administration, staffing challenges have persistently taken center stage, echoing across industry publications for the past five years.

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College Aid Services

MAY 29, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that financial aid administrators will need to review a new tutorial for the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements system (SAVE) in order to submit a request for third-step verification. What should you know about this requirement?

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MAY 31, 2019

Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid office. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) [6] has also released a series of resources that include a glossary of terms and results from consumer testing of different aid letter formats. 2] [link]. [3] 4] [link]. [5]

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 2, 2023

To give financial aid administrators time to prepare for the upcoming changes to the FAFSA form in advance of the 2024–25 FAFSA form release, FSA has announced that a 2024–25 FAFSA prototype is now available for use. What is the 2024–25 FAFSA Prototype?

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SASFAA) held their annual conference in Chattanooga from February 11th – 15th. As SASFAA paved the way for 60 years and will continue to do so for many years to come, the latest information and interesting insights were great to leave with.

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College Aid Services

MAY 15, 2023

A Closer Look at Student Eligibility – Part 2: Managing Citizenship Eligibility Requirements A Closer Look at Student Eligibility – Part 2: Managing Citizenship Eligibility Requirements Broadcast date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Citizenship is one of the primary areas of student eligibility that require financial aid administrators to manage.

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HEAG

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As outlined in the Federal Register ( 89 FR 4284 ), all corrections and adjustments to the Fiscal Operations Report (FISAP) for 202324 and the Application to Participate for 202526 must be finalized by 11:59 p.m. ET on December 13, … Read more .

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HEAG

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As we prepare for the 2025-2026 FAFSA cycle, the U.S. Department of Education has issued important updates on verification requirements. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Tax and Income Verification: For students whose tax data is transferred directly from … Read more ».

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HEAG

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Effective during the 2024-25 award year, the FAFSA Simplification Act introduced significant updates to the terminology and definitions around what constitutes as financial aid. One of the notable changes is the renaming of “Estimated Financial Assistance” (EFA) to “Other Financial … Read more ».

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HEAG

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This year, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has enhanced the FAFSA experience, following the feedback and concerns expressed from last years rollout, as well as the initial Beta Testing that occurred in October 2024. As we continue to assess … Read more .

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HEAG

MARCH 6, 2025

Refugee and asylee students face unique challenges in accessing higher education, but financial aid administrators can play a crucial role in supporting them. These students are eligible for federal financial aid, yet navigating the documentation and verification processes can be … Read more .

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Financial aid administrators ultimately see themselves as championing the families they serve. Combining this with clear, consistent communication to applicants, especially concerning costs, led to fewer conflicts and misunderstandings. Prioritizing students.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 25, 2024

After fourteen years of commendable leadership, Justin Draeger has announced his resignation as President & CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), effective June 21, 2024.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 6, 2024

Financial Aid administrators can access the 2024-25 training materials for this year’s Learning Tracks, which are designed as brief courses that focus on one particular subject at a time and are available through the FSA Training Center.

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College Aid Services

JULY 25, 2024

Volume 3 – Electronic Data Exchange and FAFSA Processing revisions explain that a financial aid administrator (FAA) cannot add or correct personally identifiable… More » 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (July 2024 Update) The post 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (July 2024 Update) first appeared on College Aid Services.

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College Aid Services

JULY 16, 2024

Gain a comprehensive overview of TDClient, its implementation, and strategies to integrate TDClient with other tools and systems to automate your financial aid processes.

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College Aid Services

MAY 20, 2024

Federal Student Aid confirmed this past Friday in an electronic announcement that it has successfully reprocessed FAFSA records that were negatively affected by issues with FPS and FA-DDX.

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HEAG

MARCH 14, 2023

To celebrate Data Privacy Week in January, the Federal Student Aid Training Center created a collection of training resources for financial aid administrators. And while this may be the last thing on your mind at this busy time of year, … Read more ».

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

That’s why February is National Financial Aid Awareness Month across the U.S., thanks to the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA). The post What to Learn from National Financial Aid Awareness Month for College Bound Students appeared first on CFAA.

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College Planners of America

MAY 13, 2023

The Tables below describe the elements of the Roadmap for stakeholder groups and list the delivery dates.

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HEAG

JANUARY 5, 2024

There’s been major change over the last year, so it is a great benefit that financial aid administrators have so many training resources. Now, finding the time to take advantage of them is a completely different story! It’s up to … Read more ».

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HEAG

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It also means that soon fall grades will be submitted, so if you’re a financial aid administrator, your work may not … Read more ». The end of the fall semester brings a lot of fun things like holiday parties and much-needed time off.

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Moneyman

JUNE 2, 2020

Flip a coin… See where it lands… One of these principles is that while financial aid officers are not accountants, we do need to know some basic tax information. Lots of examples (and much more detail) can be found at this link. How does this work?

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HEAG

JULY 26, 2024

Professional judgment (PJ) is the “super-power” financial aid administrators can use to help students (in almost any situation) receive the financial assistance needed to attend college. With great power comes great responsibility, so read on for a refresher and an … Read more ».

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HEAG

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

We don’t get the downtime we once did when the Free Application for Federal Student Aid opened in January, but fall is still the best time for financial aid administrators to take advantage of the many professional development opportunities available.… … Read more ».

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HEAG

JANUARY 11, 2024

One crucial area that demands precision, accuracy, and efficiency is financial aid administration. In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, institutions are continually seeking innovative ways to optimize their operations, streamline processes, and deliver top-notch services to their students.

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