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Data-Informed College Decisions: Students Deserve Clear, Consistent, and Complete Financial Aid Offers

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

In March 2019, Senators Grassley, Smith, and Ernst reintroduced the “Understanding the True Cost of College Act,” [3] which requires a standardized financial aid offer letter for all students who apply for financial aid. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid office. 2] [link]. [3] 4] [link]. [5]

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Report: How Universities Are Preparing for The End of The Pandemic Loan Pause

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. According to the National Student Loan Data System, at the end of 2019, 14.1