Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Augustine an extension “for good cause” due to the school showing significant recent strides in addressing non-compliance and evidence that deficiencies will be addressed within a year. Augustine was previously on probation between 2016 and 2018 due to financial issues and institutional effectiveness doubts.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Handling Difficult Conversations Handling Difficult Conversations Broadcast date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Learning how to navigate tough conversations is just as important as keeping up with regulatory requirements and maintaining compliance. Students and families are often frustrated or confused by the financial aid process.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

While higher education leaders found plenty to be appalled about in the SCOTUS opinion , one of the most troubling aspects of it was its lack of clarity on core practical questions related to the consideration of race in student recruitment.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 5, 2024

Institutions now have access to the newest version of the 2024-2025 Federal Student Aid Handbook, which include changes to the volumes related to managing federal aid funding and student eligibility.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The 2023 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference occurred between November 28 and December 1. The was a record 22,400 registered participants for the four-day training conference.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Two volumes from the 2024-2025 Federal Student Aid Handbook regarding student eligibility for awards, parent borrowers, and Pell Grants are now publicly available. To access all nine volumes of the handbook or submit any questions that you may have, visit FSA’s Knowledge Center as well as their Customer Support webpages.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Last week, ED announced $50 million in funding for personnel and resources, including technical assistance and support, deployed to support institutions, students and their families with Better FAFSA®. The goal is for this to be transformational for hundreds of thousands of additional students. Dr. Miguel A. Cardona said that by Feb.

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EAB

JULY 21, 2023

If you’ve worked at a community college, you have probably encountered at least one of these statements from a student, no matter your role. In order to design a modern student experience , colleges must understand the forces that shape student expectations long before they arrive on campus.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As a reminder, every organization enrolled for a Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) account is required to review and validate its assigned TG numbers and Electronic Services user accounts by Dec. Currently, approximately 56 percent of accounts still require validation.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 11, 2022

Summer is here, which means financial aid season is just around the corner, and many of you will be opening digital piles of applications in September. Taking a proactive approach to completing your K-12 financial aid prep tasks can help ease some of the burdens. Is enrollment status up to date for all students?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona The guidance clarifies when ED can require individuals to assume personal liability to allow their schools to participate in federal financial aid programs. ED expects it is most likely to impose such requirements on institutions with the most financial risk.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

About 43 million people are expected to resume or start repayments of their student loans. 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.

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College Aid Services

MARCH 4, 2024

Federal Student Aid has published several important changes regarding the 2024-2025 FAFSA. What changed? FSA has replaced the SAI formula that it released on February 27th with its previous iteration due to the passage of the Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The Department of Education reiterates that institutions must have certain calculations evaluated and approved by an independent auditor to maintain their eligibility for Title IV aid. Read the complete FSA announcement below.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 29, 2023

POSTED DATE: December 21, 2023 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID: GENERAL-23-120 SUBJECT: FSA Partner Connect –… More » FSA Partner Connect, E-App & TPS: Reminders and Initial Next Steps The post FSA Partner Connect, E-App & TPS: Reminders and Initial Next Steps first appeared on College Aid Services.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Federal Student Aid has announced an additional set of webinars in their Wednesday Webinar Series, a series of live webinars which cover a variety of topics related to the Title IV programs. The webinars provide the most recent guidance from the U.S.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Department of Education announced settlement agreements with five law schools after a Federal Student Aid investigation revealed that the schools improperly disbursed Title IV funds. The schools had distributed funds to students who were enrolled in unaccredited programs, resulting in nearly $2.9

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Federal Student Aid has updated the draft 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide. … More » 2024-25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (February 2024 Update) The post 2024-25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (February 2024 Update) first appeared on College Aid Services. What changed?

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 24, 2024

POSTED DATE: January 22, 2024 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid… More » Institutions Must Apply for Title III and Title V Designation, Waiver by 2/27 The post Institutions Must Apply for Title III and Title V Designation, Waiver by 2/27 first appeared on College Aid Services.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 4, 2024

Federal Student Aid is hosting a pair of webinars later this year to train administrators on the recertification process for Title IV programs, which must be submitted 90 days before the expiration of their school’s Program Participate Agreement (PPA).

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College Aid Services

APRIL 12, 2024

The electronic announcement below provides important reminders about how institutions should process students who are selected for verification. FSA outlines when verification status codes (“W,” “V,” or “S”) are applicable. Read the full announcement below.

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College Aid Services

JULY 25, 2023

Last Friday, operational guidance was released by the Department of Education on how institutions are to report Federal Work-Study earnings using the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) system. The electronic announcement (CB-23-13) can be found on the FSA website and is also below for reference.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 11, 2022

Innovating to Close Equity Gaps: The National Institute for Student Success. Student Success. These respected campus leaders are skilled in change management, and we look to them for spearheading and scaling student success initiatives at our member institutions. How to Improve Student Outcomes. Thu, 08/11/2022 - 06:00.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 25, 2023

Posted: January 25, 2023 Author: Federal Student Aid Subject: 2023-2024 FAFSA Verification-Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Return Transcript Matrix Attached to this Electronic Announcement is the 2023-2024 FAFSA Verification-IRS Tax Return Transcript Matrix that institutions can use for 2023-2024 verification of IRS tax return information included (..)

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

FSA has published a reminder of the general disbursement reporting, excess cash, and reconciliation requirements for all Title IV programs.

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College Aid Services

MARCH 5, 2024

Federal Student Aid has released an electronic announcement about ISIR delivery and support for institutions. Here are the main takeaways: Ensure your organization has completed necessary steps to prepare FTI-SAIG Mailbox for receiving 2024-25 ISIR Files.

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College Planners of America

MAY 13, 2023

The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) integrates major changes in the way students will apply for Federal student aid. Education Department (ED), these changes will help students by enabling a better and simpler FAFSA experience. According to the U.S.

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EAB

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Art also examines the recent guidance offered by the US Departments of Education and Justice and stresses that it is still permissible to consider facets of students’ experience, background, interest, and other qualities expressly associated with their race. Art, thanks for joining us today. Thanks for having me, Tom.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2023

Three years ago, Congress enacted long-overdue reforms in the passage of the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2020, which substantially improves Federal student aid process. The Actensures that more families in financial need will receive aid. The Actensures that more families in financial need will receive aid.

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EAB

JUNE 30, 2023

What benefits do staff, faculty, and students gain from better data management? Edify serves as a data hub for all of the systems that higher ed already uses, from enrollment and fundraising CRMs to student success platforms. It certainly sounds good to improve data management, but in a tangible sense, what does that mean?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Over the past decade, several for-profit institutions have closed as regulations have tightened and a spotlight has been put on excessive student debt and little discernable results. The proposed Gainful Employment rule is essential for protecting underserved students who stand to gain the most from a postsecondary credential.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2023

The Department of Education’s announcement last week of a secret shopper program to investigate the recruitment, enrollment, and financial aid practices of schools has garnered mixed reactions. While advocates of access hailed the policy, the for-profit sector and financial aid offices raised worries.

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