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New FSA Webinars Provide Updated Guidance on Academic Calendars and Title IV Program Administration

College Aid Services

Federal Student Aid has announced two additional webinars in their Wednesday Webinar Series, which cover a variety of topics related to the Title IV programs. Operational information and reminders are also shared. The webinars provide the most recent guidance from the U.S.

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FSA Reminder: COA Information Must Be Readily Available to Enrolled and Perspective Students

College Aid Services

The Department of Education is reminding Title IV institutions of their responsibility to make their cost of attendance (COA) information readily available for prospective and current students in accordance with federal regulations. What should the COA include?

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Dept. of Education Issues Guidance on Handling FAFSA Data When Administering Student Aid

College Aid Services

The federal government published a comprehensive guide to how Title IV institutions state grant agencies, and contractors can utilize personally identifiable information that they receive from the FAFSA Application. of Education Issues Guidance on Handling FAFSA Data When Administering Student Aid The post Dept.

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Update on 2024–25 Verification Reporting and Status Code “W” Warning: What Schools Need to Know

College Aid Services

This update is crucial for schools administering Federal Pell Grants to ensure compliance with Title IV regulations. On April 24, 2025, FSA released an important update regarding 202425 Verification Reporting and the handling of Verification Status Code W (GRANTS-25-02).

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Advocacy Update – August 8, 2025

NACAC's Admitted

These regular posts are meant to keep NACAC members informed about key policy developments, NACAC’s advocacy priorities, and opportunities to take action in support of students and the college admission counseling profession. My name is Sean Robins, and I serve as NACAC’s director of advocacy.

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Navigating Conflicting Information in Title IV Administration

College Aid Services

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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Reminder: Title IV Eligibility Requirements for Unaccompanied, Homeless Youth

College Aid Services

It emphasizes important details such what documentation that financial aid offices need to collect and when it is appropriate to request additional information… More » Reminder: Title IV Eligibility Requirements for Unaccompanied, Homeless Youth The post Reminder: Title IV Eligibility Requirements for Unaccompanied, Homeless Youth first appeared (..)