IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MAY 31, 2019

Earlier this month, millions of students nationwide made the life-changing decision to attend college. For these students and their families, enrolling in school is the culmination of years of hard work and determination, and these students have much to celebrate. Leaders in Congress have taken note. For one thing, the U.S.

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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.

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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. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that around 56,000 students in higher education experience homelessness annually. In fact, the U.S. This … Read more ».

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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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College Aid Consulting Services

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It’s important for students to submit their applications for financial aid as soon as possible. The sooner you file your FAFSA the better your chances of maximizing your financial aid. If you have any questions about school-specific deadlines, you should talk to your financial aid administrator.

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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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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

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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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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HEAG

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Tax and Income Verification: For students whose tax data is transferred directly from … Read more ». 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.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The National Association of Independent Schools found over the course of the 2022-23 school year that 43 percent of students at boarding schools received financial aid , and at day schools that number was 24 percent. How do costs of attendance influence student and family experiences of belonging or marginalization?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Applying and paying for college feels complicated and oftentimes, overwhelming to families and students alike. 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).

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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

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

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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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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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. Sometimes we hear from students whose parents do not file a tax return because they don’t believe they have to. 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

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. One crucial area that demands precision, accuracy, and efficiency is financial aid administration.

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NACAC's Admitted

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

You are now in the middle of applying to numerous colleges and universities, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and having staff at your school talk to you about scholarship opportunities. As a financial aid administrator for 26 years, this is when I get concerned.

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NACAC's Admitted

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

You are now in the middle of applying to numerous colleges and universities, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and having staff at your school talk to you about scholarship opportunities. As a financial aid administrator for 26 years, this is when I get concerned.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

The most recent failure in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will leave many college students without critical financial aid as the fall semester approaches. Batch Corrections Batch corrections are aggregated digital changes to the FAFSA records of students.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

The most recent failure in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will leave many college students without critical financial aid as the fall semester approaches. Batch Corrections Batch corrections are aggregated digital changes to the FAFSA records of students.

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College Planners of America

MARCH 21, 2023

At this time of year, many students are concerned about how they can select the best college for them from among the colleges that have accepted them. Before making that choice, students should ensure that they have received the best possible financial aid offer from each of those colleges.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Bonus tip: The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) has a lot of valuable resources for financial aid professionals. Premium School and Student Services (SSS) members get access to their Financial Aid Forum to ask questions and find support. . Remember, it’s okay to ask for help!

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The National Association of Independent Schools found over the course of the 2022-23 school year that 43 percent of students at boarding schools received financial aid , and at day schools that number was 24 percent. How do costs of attendance influence student and family experiences of belonging or marginalization?

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the means by which students obtain their fair share of the billions of dollars in Federal, state, and college financial aid to help defray the cost of college. Some students and parents were randomly locked out of the FAFSA.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the means by which students obtain their fair share of the billions of dollars in Federal, state, and college financial aid to help defray the cost of college. Some students and parents were randomly locked out of the FAFSA.

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College Planners of America

JANUARY 3, 2024

The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available through a soft launch by the Federal Student Aid (FSA) office of the U.S. How we Got Here Submission of the FAFSA is an essential step for all students seeking Federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Schools were allowed to pay work-study wages for students whose employment was interrupted by COVID, for example, and didn’t have to count incomplete classes due to COVID in financial aid calculations. I don’t know how common it is right now for a student to have their employment interrupted by a COVID-19 event,” said Desjean.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

After months of uncertainty for borrowers, the Biden administration’s student loan debt cancellation program, which offers $10,000 of relief to those making up to $125,000 and $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients, came before the Supreme Court on Tuesday, in oral arguments that stretched for over an hour past their scheduled time.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

About 43 million people are expected to resume or start repayments of their student loans. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) has issued its final report and a toolkit for financial aid professionals across the nation in anticipation of the resumption of federal student loan repayments.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2023

Three years ago, Congress enacted long-overdue reforms in the passage of the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2020, which substantially improves Federal student aid process. The Actensures that more families in financial need will receive aid. The Actensures that more families in financial need will receive aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Last week, ED announced $50 million in funding for personnel and resources, including technical assistance and support, deployed to support institutions, students and their families with Better FAFSA®. The goal is for this to be transformational for hundreds of thousands of additional students. Dr. Miguel A. Cardona said that by Feb.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

With nearly 30 years of experience in financial aid and enrollment management, Slaughter has previously held positions as director of financial aid at DePauw University, the University of Redlands and Indiana University School of Music.

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