News & Events
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, comments on FCRA changes, sharing advocacy information, resources about call blocking, and new insurance policies.
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…
U.S. Department of Education Electronic Announcement (General-23-103) Free Cybersecurity Resources for Small Schools
November 21, 2023
Federal Student Aid has released a free Cybersecurity Resource aimed to assist smaller organizations with limited resources, in providing tools to combat cyber threats.
NCUA 2024 Meeting Schedule
October 12, 2023
The National Credit Union Administration Board released its 2024 monthly meeting schedule.
U.S. Department of Education Electronic Announcement (LOANS-23-10) – National Default Rate Briefings for FY 2020 Cohort Default Rates
September 29, 2023
The Department of Education (the Department) has provided access to the documents that represent the National Default Rate Briefing for 2020 official cohort default rates.
U.S. Department of Education Electronic Announcement (General-23-72) Federal Student Aid Posts New Quarterly Reports to FSA Data Center
August 30, 2023
Federal Student Aid has released new quarterly portfolio reports on its FSA Data Center website. Sharing key data and other information about the American student…
U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter (ANN-23-04) Training Workshops – 2023-24 Fundamentals Training Series
August 14, 2023
U.S. Department of Education has issued a Dear Colleague Letter launching their 2023-24 Fundamentals Training Program Series, comprised of two courses.
U.S. Department of Education (GENERAL-23-63) Key Terms, Definitions, and Systems Related to FAFSA Simplification and FUTURE Acts
August 7, 2023
Federal Student Aid shared detail regarding new terminology related to the full implementation of the FAFSA Simplification and FUTURE Acts.
CUNA and NAFCU Notify Members of Intent to Merge
August 2, 2023
The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) “signed a letter of intent to form into a single,…
2022-23 NACUBO Awards: Higher Education Business Leadership
July 17, 2023
The National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) recognized and pays tribute to higher education business leaders at their 2023 Annual Meeting held…
NASFAA Shares Student Loan Repayment Toolkit
June 28, 2023
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) shares a Student Loan Repayment Toolkit.
