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Cardona Calls for FSA Changes, But Experts Say the Damage is Done

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Trust needs to be rebuilt between the FSA, institutions, families and students they serve, said Jill Desjean, director of policy analysis at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA). Jill Desjean, director of policy analysis at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

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Navigating Conflicting Information in Title IV Administration

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As Title IV administrators, we’re all too familiar with the term “conflicting information.” ” It’s a staple in our daily operations in higher education, and its regulatory definition can be found in 34 CFR 668.16(f), f), 34 CFR 668.16(b)(3), b)(3), and 34 CFR 668.54(a)(2).

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Higher Ed Organization Leaders to Form Task Force to Address Financial Aid Confusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ted Mitchell, president of the American Council on Education (ACE); Dr. Angel Perez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Justin Draeger, president and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA); and Dr. Mildred Garcia, president and CEO of the American Association of State (..)

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Empowering Financial Aid Administrators – A Comprehensive Guide to Training and Compliance Resources

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Resources Word In Wooden Cube Financial aid administrators are the unsung heroes of the academic world, playing a crucial role in helping students navigate the complex realm of financial aid and achieve their academic goals. To fulfill their responsibilities effectively, … Read more ».

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Potential Processing Delays for Financial Aid Due to Calculation Error

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

ED officials said that they have fixed the error, and the problem would not affect applications that were processed correctly and distributed to colleges this month.

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Minoritized, First-Gen Students Most at Risk from FAFSA Delays

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jill Desjean, a senior policy analyst at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), said the original intent of this new FAFSA was to serve more minoritized groups, who often reported difficulty in completing the original, lengthy and more complicated form.

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2023/2024 FAFSA Deadlines Parents Need to Know

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If you have any questions about school-specific deadlines, you should talk to your financial aid administrator. 2023–24 Academic Year State Deadlines: Alabama Contact Your Financial Aid Office – Check with your financial aid administrator. Arizona Contact Your Financial Aid Office.

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