News & Events
In a recent Dear Colleague Letter: (ANN-24-11) Federal Student Aid announced the 2024 Summer-Fall Wednesday Webinar Series. These live webinars cover guidance related to a variety of topics, including both Title IV policy and operational updates, and will be offered July through October 2024.
U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter – (ANN-24-11) Live Internet Webinars – Wednesday Webinar Series
June 6, 2024
In a recent Dear Colleague Letter: (ANN-24-11) Federal Student Aid announced the 2024 Summer-Fall Wednesday Webinar Series. These live webinars cover guidance related to a…
U.S. Department of Education Announces Volumes 5 – (GEN-22-58) Withdrawals and the Return of Title IV Funds and Errata to Volumes 1 and 4 [2024-2025] Federal Student Aid Handbook
May 15, 2024
Federal Student Aid has announced the availability of Volume 5 of the 2024-2025 Federal Student Aid Handbook, including Withdrawals and the Return of Title IV…
U.S. Department of Education Electronic Announcement (General-24-46) Service Provider Relationships for GLBA Compliance
April 24, 2024
Federal Student Aid provides eligible institutions with additional guidance and information security requirements under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).
NACUBO Podcast: The “Better FAFSA” Rollout brought to you by representatives of NACUBO and NASFAA
April 18, 2024
The National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) shares a new podcast, “The “Better FAFSA” Rollout: Where Are We Now?” In this podcast…
U.S. Department of Education – Additional COD System Implementation for 2024-2025 Award Year
April 16, 2024
Federal Student Aid announced the implementation of an additional COD System Implementation for the 2024-25 Award Year.
ACA International Shares Consumer Education Resources
April 11, 2024
April is Financial Literacy Month and ACA International shares resources to support consumer education, including identify theft, scams and incorrect information on credit reports.
NCUA Releases 2023 Annual Report
March 25, 2024
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) releases its 2023 Annual Report.
NCUA Releases Fourth Quarter 2023 Credit Union System Performance Data
March 12, 2024
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) releases 2023 fourth quarter performance data.
U.S. Department of Education Announces Updates and Additional Preparation Support for 2024-25 FAFSA Implementation
February 27, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education shares progress regarding the 2024-24 Better FAFSA® implementation.
ACA International News – What Has ACA International Done for You Lately
February 19, 2024
ACA International summarizes what they have been up to lately. Including meeting Innovations, My ACA Assistance, enhanced education products, sharing member input on FCRA changes,…
U.S. Department of Education Electronic Announcement (General-24-11) 2024-25 Award Year Flexibilities and Department Letters to Presidents
February 13, 2024
Federal Student Aid provides further details on the three components of the Department’s FAFSA College Support strategy.
COHEAO Financial Wellness Newsletter
February 12, 2024
Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations (COHEAO) has shared their Financial Wellness Newsletter. Including information regarding, the new FAFSA, 1098-T instructions and upcoming 2024 Financial…
(GRANTS-24-01) Federal Pell Grant Program Reconciliation
February 6, 2024
In this announcement, Federal Student Aid provides specific information to assist your school in reconciling the Federal Pell Grant (Pell Grant) Program.
U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter – (GEN-24-01) Federal Pell Grant Maximum and Minimum Award Amounts
February 6, 2024
In a recent Dear Colleague Letter: (GEN-24-01) 2024-2025 Federal Student Aid provided the Federal Pell Grant maximum and minimum award amounts for the 2024-2025 award…
U.S. Department of Education Electronic Announcement – (LOANS-24-02) Loan Servicing Information – Reporting Student Loan Interest Payments for 2023
January 31, 2024
Federal Student Aid shared general information regarding Loan Servicing Information – Reporting Student Loan Interest Payment for 2023 to help the financial aid community better…
NCUA Board Approves Annual Performance Plan; Briefed on DEIA Strategic Plan
January 18, 2024
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) held open meeting and unanimously approved the agency’s 2024 Annual Performance plan. Additionally, there was a briefing on the Diversity,…
U.S. Department of Education Electronic Announcement (General-24-01) FSA Handbook – 2024-25 Application and Verification Guide and 2023-2024 FSA Assessments
January 5, 2024
Federal Student Aid has announced the availability of the Application and Verification Guide of the 2024-2025 Federal Student Aid Handbook and the 2023-2024 FSA Assessments.
CUNA and NAFCU Suggest Changes for the CFPB
November 28, 2023
The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) suggest that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) should operate…
