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NASFAA.org NASFAA works to shape the future by promoting access and success in higher education.
This week on "Off The Cuff," Melanie and Karen discuss three new House bills focused on preventing fraud in the student aid programs, all of which were advanced by the House Education and Workforce Committee this week:
https://ow.ly/UlkK50YwXkL
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#NASFAAinTheNews
: "Melanie Storey, president of [NASFAA], said having Treasury manage defaulted borrowers is nothing new, for the most part... 'The devil is really in the details' as we ask 'what will happen next,' Storey added, 'and thatās not clear.'"
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#NASFAAinTheNews
: "Melanie Storey, president and CEO of [NASFAA], said that itās important to remember that policy is often iterative and administrators can expect to see more right-sizing of the Pell Grant expansion efforts..."
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NASFAA members have reported receiving an increase in the number of borrower defense to repayment (BDR) claims over the past several weeks. NASFAA's Policy Team have the answers to our members FAQs about this sudden uptick in BDR claims:
https://ow.ly/mvcE50YwQO7
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The Department of Education announced it is shifting its student loan portfolio responsibilities to the Treasury Department through a new interagency agreement, with the subsequent goal of phasing out other Federal Student Aid functions to the agency. More details:
https://ow.ly/Wu6C50YwNyA
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Chronicle of Higher Education
3 days ago
The legislative session is underway in dozens of states, and higher education is very much on the agenda. Here's the latest.
https://chroni.cl/4uQr4Vc
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States Advance Measures to Bolster Research Funding Amid Federal Cuts
The legislative session is underway in dozens of states, and higher education is very much on the agenda. Hereās the latest.
https://www.chronicle.com/article/state-policy-live-updates-idaho-pursues-higher-ed-cuts-while-wyoming-backs-off-big-hit-to-flagship?utm_campaign=che-social&utm_content=20260318&utm_medium=o-soc&utm_source=bs
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"We call on Congress to continue its bipartisan support of federal student aid programsāwhich combine grants, work-study, and loan programsāto enable low- and middle-income students to succeed." Learn more:
https://ow.ly/ob5r50Ywiqn
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The @USGAO published a report examining the extent to which the @usedgov's reduction in force has affected how FSA carries out its responsibilities to oversee loan servicers and warning that a lack of oversight could be harmful to both borrowers and ED:
https://ow.ly/BrXU50YvS3Z
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The House Education & Workforce Committee advanced three bills focused on preventing fraud in the federal student aid programs. The markup follows an executive order that President Trump signed, establishing a task force to āeliminate fraudā in the federal government:
https://ow.ly/1siL50YvTJw
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EdTrust
5 days ago
College opportunity shouldnāt depend on who knows how to navigate financial aid forms. States like Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana are making FAFSA completion the norm ā helping more students unlock the aid they deserve. Our latest report breaks down what works.
https://edtru.st/4usMuHP
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Understanding the Implementation of Universal FAFSA Completion Policies in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana
A study of universal FAFSA policies in four states finds that they are most effective and equitable when combined with dedicated funding, opt-out flexibility, strong support networks, accountability s...
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A federal judge has delayed enforcement of the ACTS reporting deadline to March 25 after a group of Democratic states attorneys general filed a lawsuit arguing that the ACTS reporting requirement was rushed and created a āconsiderableā burden for institutions:
https://ow.ly/K5Xh50Yvscj
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CalMatters
5 days ago
Calbright College, the stateās free online community college, is growing rapidly, despite concerns about its effectiveness. Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes tripling its annual budget.
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A new legal filing from the Department of Education shows an uptick in the backlog of Public Service Loan Forgiveness buyback applications, along with progress in processing income-driven repayment applications. Learn more:
https://ow.ly/Voia50YvlM7
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ED Creates E-App User Reference Guide The guide provides detailed instructions for completing the Application for Approval to Participate in Federal Student Financial Aid Programs (E-App) and offers details on how to resolve Partner Connect access issues:
https://ow.ly/4OGV50YuQwl
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Inside Higher Ed
5 days ago
Career Advice | 5 Ways Presidents Can Better Support Financial Aid Officers With workload increasing and burnout high across the financial aid profession, university leaders can offer meaningful support. https://bit.ly/4s7UKv7
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This week on "Off the Cuff," Hugh, Jill, and Sarah share some takeaways from last weekās Federal Student Aid training conference, where officials from the Department of Education provided policy updates geared towards financial aid professionals:
https://ow.ly/iIqc50Ytui1
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Senate HELP Committee Holds Hearing on Foreign Influence in Higher Education The Senate HELP Committee touched on many issues, such as the U.S.-China relationship, research, academic integrity, foreign gift reporting, and more. Read our recap:
https://ow.ly/E2uG50Ytu8W
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A coalition of 17 states are challenging a policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they arenāt considering race in admissions.
https://www.wpri.com/news/education/states-sue-the-trump-administration-to-challenge-policy-requiring-colleges-to-collect-race-data/
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States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data
A coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging aĀ Trump administration policyĀ that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they areā¦
https://www.wpri.com/news/education/states-sue-the-trump-administration-to-challenge-policy-requiring-colleges-to-collect-race-data/
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Chalkbeat
11 days ago
National immigration enforcement crackdowns and the loss of a Colorado data tool has caused some students not to fill out the form.
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Despite an increase in Coloradoās FAFSA completion rates, challenges hold some students back
National immigration enforcement crackdowns and the loss of a Colorado data tool has caused some students not to fill out the form.
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Drawing on federal workforce data, a new report from NASFAA examines how staffing levels, workforce composition, and departure patterns shifted across the Department of Education in 2025, and how these shifts may impact financial aid administration. Explore the report:
https://ow.ly/SL4L50YsTzx
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Drumroll, please! š„ We are excited to announce the opening keynote speaker for the #NASFAA2026 National Conference is celebrity drummer, cancer survivor, rockstar speaker, and global authority on performance: Mark Schulman:
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As part of the Trump administration's effort to reform the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the Department of Education recently released a report outlining several recommendations to further āreimagineā the agency. Learn more:
https://ow.ly/gY6f50YswoK
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Inside Higher Ed
11 days ago
Poll: Voters Generally Support Limiting Grad School Borrowing
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The Department of Education announced upcoming changes to several Federal Student Aid systems to support the expansion of Pell Grant eligibility for eligible workforce programs and revised limits on federal student loans enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:
https://ow.ly/x9Qi50YsozI
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A week after a district court dismissed a lawsuit and proposed settlement between the Department of Education and Missouri regarding the SAVE plan, a federal appeals court reversed the dismissal, leaving many questions for millions of borrowers on where they stand:
https://ow.ly/PogJ50YskRe
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The deadline for institutions to submit data to the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) is Wednesday, March 18, but institutions that require additional time may qualify for an extension, the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) confirmed.
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Inside Higher Ed
12 days ago
State Lawmakers Step In to Support Minority-Serving Institutions Since the Education Department axed funding to MSIs last fall, state policymakers have proposed bills to recognize and sustain such colleges and universities moving forward. https://bit.ly/4rmY3NR
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NASFAA is endorsing the Lowering Student Loans Act, new bipartisan legislation that would amend the Higher Education Act and set a fixed 2% interest rate for all federal Direct student loans. Learn more:
ow.ly/720H50YrU9Q
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ED Publishes NPRM to Implement Pell Provisions Enacted Under OBBBA The proposed regulations largely reflect the consensus language reached during the neg reg process, with a few technical clarifications and conforming changes. Comments are due April 8. Learn more:
https://ow.ly/CWHn50YrugS
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Chronicle of Higher Education
15 days ago
The legislative session is underway in dozens of states, and higher education is very much on the agenda. Here's the latest.
https://chroni.cl/40bkCKj
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Oklahoma Moves to Block Tenure as Iowa Approves Expansion of Four-Year Degrees
The legislative session is underway in dozens of states, and higher education is very much on the agenda. Hereās the latest.
https://www.chronicle.com/article/state-policy-live-updates-idaho-pursues-higher-ed-cuts-while-wyoming-backs-off-big-hit-to-flagship?utm_campaign=che-social&utm_content=20260306&utm_medium=o-soc&utm_source=bs
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FSAās Federal Update Details New Webinar Series and Works Through OBBBA Provisions NASFAA was on the ground at the FSA conference keeping our members informed of the latest news and guidance. Read our recap of the final day of the 2026 FSA conference:
https://ow.ly/h2A050Yrfqu
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Inside Higher Ed
16 days ago
šš§āÆIn this episode of The Key Podcast, host Sara Custer is joined by Kristin Hultquist, the founder and CEO of HCM strategies to explore what a long-term funding strategy for a modern Pell Grant program could look like.. Listen now ā”ļø
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Inside Higher Ed
16 days ago
McMahon Touts First Year in Office; Dems and Students Push Back The Education Department says that in just one year McMahon has secured reforms in higher ed that conservatives have championed for decades. Critics say her work is creating barriers to college access. https://bit.ly/4lbpHf5
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A federal court doubled down on its decision to dismiss the state of Missouriās lawsuit and proposed settlement with the Department of Education over terminating the SAVE plan when the judge denied Missouriās subsequent request to temporarily halt this dismissal:
https://ow.ly/SeWr50Yq8YS
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FSA Training Conference Commits to Another āEarly Decemberā In Person Conference and Provides Updates on Workforce Pell, OBBBA, and More Read our recap of the second day at the FSA Conference:
https://ow.ly/Klpp50Yq9tN
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Inside Higher Ed
17 days ago
Lawmakers and Universities Push Back on Loan Caps Politicians from both sides of the aisle sharply criticized the Education Departmentās narrow interpretation of the legislation, which limits the number of students with access to large federal loans. https://bit.ly/47nXHzb
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McMahon Recounts First Year Priorities, FAFSA Launch, Focus on ROI, OBBBA Implementation, and More During FSAās In-Person Conference The FSA training conference kicked off its first session on Wednesday, marking its first in-person convening since 2019:
https://ow.ly/CEzo50YpChg
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The Consumer Bankers Association's recent white paper discusses the implications the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has on graduate student lending and the ability of private lenders to meet new demand, along with recommendations to ensure that graduate education is accessible:
https://ow.ly/mkCJ50Yp9lE
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NASFAA and dozens of #HigherEd orgs led by the
American Council on Education
are urging
U.S. Department of Education
to expand the list of professional degree programs, improve the neg reg process, and abide by the master calendar in the Higher Education Act. Learn more:
https://ow.ly/A1zy50Yp6cO
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Inside Higher Ed
18 days ago
The Latest in Program and Personnel Cuts February brought a small wave of job cuts heavily concentrated at a few institutions that shed dozens of positions, while others enacted more incremental layoffs. https://bit.ly/4sjYLw7
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Inside Higher Ed
19 days ago
ICYMI | WASHINGTON, D.C.āEducation under secretary Nicholas Kent opened day two of the
@aceducation.bsky.social
ās annual meeting with a clear and pointed statementāAmerican higher education needs a āhard reset.ā Read more ā”ļø https://bit.ly/4r62Nr6
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NASFAA submitted comments to
U.S. Department of Education
on proposed regulations tied to student loan changes in the OBBBA. NASFAA points out where regulations should be more student-friendly, highlights the need for prompt, clear guidance and systems updates, and more:
https://ow.ly/fFaO50Yoiog
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A federal court judge on Friday dismissed the Department of Educationās lawsuit and proposed settlement with the state of Missouri over terminating the SAVE plan, leaving more questions and confusion for borrowers after years of legal challenges. Learn more:
https://ow.ly/JyJf50Yo7h1
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Inside Higher Ed
24 days ago
Congress Gave MSIs Funding, but Uncertainty Looms Congress appropriated hundreds of millions of dollars for minority-serving institutions, but after the Trump administration axed the grants last year, colleges and universities are making backup plans. https://bit.ly/3MrmLOQ
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This week on "Off The Cuff," Melanie is joined by Karen to discuss the Congressional Budget Office's new projections of a funding shortfall in the Pell Grant program. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or on our website:
https://ow.ly/PKxZ50Yn510
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The EDU Ledger
23 days ago
New research reveals a sharp disconnect between public skepticism toward higher education and what students and graduates actually experience on campus and beyond.
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Students Report Positive College Experiences Despite Declining Public Confidence, Gallup-Lumina Study Finds
New research reveals a sharp disconnect between public skepticism toward higher education and what students and graduates actually experience on campus and beyond.
https://www.theeduledger.com/students/article/15818000/students-report-positive-college-experiences-despite-declining-public-confidence-galluplumina-study-finds
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We are excited to introduce First Generation College Bound as our local charity partner for the NASFAA 2026 National Conference! #NASFAA2026 attendees can support FGCB by running or walking the Charity 5K, or choose between Trivia Night and Topgolf. Learn more & register:
https://ow.ly/w9eP50YmwC9
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24 days ago
Minority-serving institutions are caught in limbo. Congress appropriated funding for them for fiscal year 2026, but the Trump administration has repeatedly signaled it's against giving out the money.
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Congress Gave MSIs Funding, but Uncertainty Looms
Congress appropriated hundreds of millions of dollars for minority-serving institutions, but after the Trump administration axed the grants last year, colleges and universities are making backup plans...
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/institutions/minority-serving-institutions/2026/02/25/congress-gave-msis-funding-uncertainty
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FSA issued a reminder with actions institutions may need to take by March 1, to avoid SAIG disruptions. Institutions connected to the test environment should complete these actions ASAP since FSA plans to update that first. FSA plans to implement these updates by March 8:
https://ow.ly/1O6o50Ymrjl
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As the One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains significant provisions that reshape student financial aid, NASFAA created a web center to keep our members informed about the latest analysis, guidance, and regulatory developments as they occur. Explore our resources at
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