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Utah Higher Ed Seeks Compliance with New Law Prohibiting DEI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Utah higher education leaders are considering steps toward compliance with a new law, HB 261 , that prohibits an institution of higher education, public education system, and governmental employer from engaging in discriminatory practices. Katy Hall Such prohibited practices include diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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FSA Offers Guidance on Compliance Procedures for Credit Balance Delivery

College Aid Services

In a recent Electronic Announcement, Federal Student Aid (FSA) has issued guidance aimed at institutions and auditors who are tasked with evaluating institutional compliance concerning the delivery of credit balances to a student’s card or other access device under the Department of Education’s regulations at 34 C.F.R.

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Higher Education Compliance with Updates to the GLBA Safeguards Rule

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To see how the new requirements fit into an institution’s compliance with GLBA, see FPF’s new Postsecondary Institution Data Governance Considerations reference guide and Data Governance Checklist. How do Institutions ensure compliance? Document safeguards for each risk identified in the risk assessment.

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2024–25 FAFSA Submission Summary Mock-Ups

College Aid Services

The English and Spanish FAFSA Submission Summary are now available online as a training resource for financial aid professionals. To access the documents, click the PDF links at the bottom of the FSA press release below.

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Confirm TG Numbers and Electronic Services by December 7th to Maintain Access to Federal Student Aid Systems

College Aid Services

POSTED DATE: November 14, 2023 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID: GENERAL-23-99… More » Confirm TG Numbers and Electronic Services by December 7th to Maintain Access to Federal Student Aid Systems The post Confirm TG Numbers and Electronic Services by December 7th to Maintain Access to Federal Student Aid Systems first appeared (..)

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Department of Education Announces Steps to Make Better FAFSA® More Readily Accessible

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These new steps include reducing verification requirements, suspending routine school compliance reviews and providing flexibility on renewing participation in the federal student aid programs. Our concierge service is up and running, and we’re getting ready to deploy financial aid experts to support colleges.”

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Why customer service matters for community colleges

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Customized Onboarding Frictionless Services Accessible Campus Community Flexible Academic Pathways Holistic Well-Being Support Proactive Career Preparation. Only 29% of respondents said their college collects and stores information on prospective students’ interests and preferences in one place that is easily accessible to staff.